LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim May 6, 2016, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the State
of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
sacrifices, support and dedication of the families of those noble men
and women who have served so valiantly to maintain America's freedoms
and way of life; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorial-
ize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 6, 2016, as Military Spouse
Appreciation Day in the State of New York in conjunction with the obser-
vance of National Military Spouse Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, Our military spouses embody ideals we cherish: strength,
loyalty and commitment; they stand beside those who stand behind our
flag, giving their all and making tremendous sacrifices; they shoulder
the burdens of countless moves and stressful deployments, and they
uphold their end of the bargain; and
WHEREAS, On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we celebrate the force
behind the force and show these home-front heroes the full support of a
grateful State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, As service members board planes for deployments to foreign
lands, they need to know their country and state will be there for their
loved ones; as mothers and fathers take on the work of two, they need to
know their neighbors will lend a hand; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, if called to make the ultimate sacrifice, troops
must know their State and Nation will honor their memory and care for
their family; and
WHEREAS, After everything military spouses have done for America, for
one another, for our wounded warriors and the families of the fallen, we
must stand beside them and make good on our debt of gratitude; may each
of us serve our military spouses and their families as well as they
serve us; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of the
sacrifices of military spouses, and more must be done to increase activ-
ity at the local, state and national levels; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 6, 2016, as Mili-
tary Spouse Appreciation Day in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.