![Senator Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/02-10-15_official_hs_omara-hs-040_0.jpg?itok=gJ9N77KJ)
State Senate pays tribute to Schuyler County veteran in Albany ceremony
Thomas F. O'Mara
June 14, 2011
-
ISSUE:
- Veterans
![](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/Philip-Smith_0.jpg?itok=RVfjIOXv)
Albany, N.Y., June 14—At a Flag Day ceremony in Albany earlier today, Senator Tom O’Mara (R-C, Big Flats) and his state Senate colleagues paid tribute to Philip C. Smith, a highly decorated Korean War combat veteran and well-known figure in Schuyler County government and veterans’ affairs, by inducting him into the Senate’s Veterans Hall of Fame.
Smith was joined by nearly 50 other veterans, representing state legislative districts from across New York, at this morning’s induction ceremony in the Legislative Office Building.
Watch Senator O'Mara's personal tribute to Phil Smith.
See photo of Senator O'Mara and the Smith family following today's induction ceremony.
Share this Article or Press Release
Newsroom
Go to Newsroom![Senator O'Mara on Lyme disease. Senator O'Mara on Lyme disease.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/omara_lyme_mailer_newweb.jpg?itok=J5qspujO)
![“The challenge of staffing for our nonprofits and other agencies providing the care that’s fundamental to quality of life for the disabled has reached a crisis level," said Senator O'Mara.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/hearingcandid2_newweb_8.jpg?itok=ALCZpjoZ)
![“This new law is yet another small step that New York State can take to recognize and honor the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families," said Senator O'Mara.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/capflag_newweb_3.jpg?itok=E4TbH-pC)