Senate Resolution No. 1725

BY: Senator MARTINS

COMMENDING Honor Flight Long Island upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the
Front Runner Award by the Tribute and Honor
Foundation on February 3, 2024

WHEREAS, Members of the United States Armed Forces, who served so
faithfully and courageously in wars in which our Nation's freedom was at
stake, as well as in the preservation of peace during peacetime, deserve
the highest commendation of this Legislative Body; and

WHEREAS, The dedication and sacrifices of our military personnel
ensure our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of
democracy and is a defender of liberty for peoples throughout the world;
and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Honor
Flight Long Island upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of
the Front Runner Award by the Tribute and Honor Foundation, to be
celebrated at its 3rd Annual Phoenix Rising Awards ceremony on Saturday,
February 3, 2024, at Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Tribute and Honor Foundation exists to honor, pay
tribute, and celebrate our veterans and the veteran community, while
also seeking out opportunities to support our heroes and their families;
and

WHEREAS, The Front Runner Award is presented to an organization that
has made a major impact by being the "front runner" in the support of
veterans and their families; and

WHEREAS, Honor Flight Long Island's mission is to sponsor Long
Island veterans with a complimentary trip to view their memorials in
Washington, D.C.; since its inception, the Honor Flight Network has
supported the veteran community by flying more than 250,000 veterans of
World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War and critically ill
veterans of any service era to see their memorials at our Nation's
Capital; and

WHEREAS, Receiving this honorable award on behalf of the foundation
will be Honor Flight Long Island's President, Bill Jones, Vice
President, Roger Kilfoil, and the organization's board; 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 its patriotism both at home and abroad,
Honor Flight Long Island demonstrates its appreciation and reverence for
this country's veterans and merits forevermore the highest respect of
this State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans 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
commend Honor Flight Long Island upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the Front Runner Award by the Tribute and Honor Foundation
on February 3, 2024; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Honor Flight Long Island and the organization's
President, Bill Jones, Vice President, Roger Kilfoil, and the members of
the board.