Assembly Resolution No. 2439

BY: M. of A. Rules (Jean-Pierre)

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
October 26, 2024, as the Day of the Deployed

WHEREAS, Throughout our Nation's history, the men and women of our
Armed Forces have preserved our freedom, protected our security and
upheld our democratic values; and

WHEREAS, From the battles of the American Revolution through the
crucible of the two world wars to the war on terrorism today, our men
and women in uniform have stood proudly in defense of the United States
and the cause of liberty; and

WHEREAS, Day of the Deployed is a day to honor our deployed troops
and their families for their bravery and the sacrifices they are making
for our country; and

WHEREAS, According to research based on the Congressional Research
Service, New York State had 3,724 service members serving in the
Post-War Era; and

WHEREAS, Several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces have
served in more than 200 countries in every region of the world; and

WHEREAS, The United States is kept strong and free by the loyal
military personnel from the total force of the Armed Forces, which
includes the Active-Duty components, the National Guard, and the
Reserves, who protect the precious heritage of the United States through
their declarations and actions; and

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have
courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the
United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; and

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces are called upon to be deployed
on short notice to support, reassure, and defend allies and partners of
the United States, and to deter adversaries around the world; and

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of
patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, The families of members of the Armed Forces make important
and significant sacrifices for the United States; and

WHEREAS, It is appropriate to honor those men and women from the
State of New York who have been deployed to serve our State and Nation
in the uniform of the armed forces; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 26, 2024, as Day
of the Deployed in the State of New York, and to urge all citizens of
the State of New York to display the Nation's flag to honor all those
who deployed on this day; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York; and headquarters of the New York State National Guard.