Senate Resolution No. 2161

BY: Senator PARKER

MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
May 6, 2017, 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
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim May 6, 2017, as
Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the State of New York in conjunction
with the observance 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
activity 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, 2017, as
Military Spouse Appreciation Day in the State of New York; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of
New York.