 
Senate Resolution No. 1375
 
BY: Senator BROOKS
 
        COMMEMORATING  the  244th  Birthday  of the United
        States Army
 
  WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of  New  York,
who  have  served  so  valiantly  and  honorably  in  wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of  peace
in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  intent  of  this  Legislative Body to commend
members of the United States Army, who have served in  times  of  active
conflict, as well as those who have served in times of peace; and
 
  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body is justly proud to commemorate the
244th Birthday of the United States Army on Friday, June 14, 2019; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Continental Army was  created  on  June  14,  1775,  by
Resolution  of the Second Continental Congress as a unified army for the
colonies to fight Great Britain, with George Washington appointed as its
commander;  after  the  Revolutionary   War,   the   Congress   of   the
Confederation created the United States Army on June 3, 1784, to replace
the disbanded Continental Army; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Through  their  superb skills in carrying out land warfare
operations, the officers and enlisted men and women of the United States
Army have earned the respect and gratitude of all Americans; and
 
  WHEREAS, Just as our country has established for itself  a  position
of  world  leadership, the members of the United States Army have proven
themselves to be dedicated professionals, willing to  defend  lives  and
protect the rights of our citizens and our Nation; and
 
  WHEREAS, Soldiers have fought in every American armed conflict since
the Revolutionary War; and
 
  WHEREAS,  A United States Army Soldier is trained to hold his ground
against any odds and to ever stand ready to fight anytime, anywhere  the
President  or  Congress may designate; currently, the Army has more than
1,000,000 active, guard and reserve troops; and
 
  WHEREAS, The term soldier has fittingly been  associated  with  Army
Values   such  as  loyalty,  duty,  respect,  selfless  service,  honor,
integrity and personal courage; the Army's motto "This We'll Defend" has
long been associated with loyalty and dedication; and
 
  WHEREAS, The people of the State of New York are proud of the United
States Army's rich heritage and unwavering dedication  to  our  country;
and
 
  WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with  which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed  to  those  who  gave  their
lives  for  their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and
 
 
  WHEREAS,  Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and  merit
forevermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Our  Nation's soldiers deserve to be recognized, commended
and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and
for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the  244th  Birthday  of the United States Army on June 14,
2019; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the United States Army.
Commemorating the 244th Birthday of the United States Army

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