Albany, NY--Senator Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) today honored on the Floor of the New York State Senate West Point Cadet Thomas Villano III of Galway as part of West Point Day ceremonies at the New York State Capitol. 

Cadet Villano is intending to go into field artillery in the U.S. Army. He is majoring in applied psychology. He played basketball and was a track and field thrower in high school and is currently serving as an ACT representative for his battalion.

"It was my honor and privilege to welcome and recognize on the state Senate Floor West Point Cadet Thomas Villano III of Galway, who is among the best, brightest and most compassionate fighting force for good on Earth -- a member of the United States Armed Forces. As we honor Cadet Villano, by extension, we honor all those brave service men and women who are in harm's way and who have served our nation in the past," said Senator Jim Tedisco.