State Senate pays tribute to Schuyler County veteran in Albany ceremony

Thomas F. O'Mara

June 14, 2011

Veterans

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.

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Senator O'Mara and last year's "Woman of Distinction" representing the 58th Senate District -- Linda Thomas, owner of the Wellsburg Diner.

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Senator O'Mara brought the Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction to Penn Yan on February 23rd.

Senator O'Mara's weekly column 'From the Capitol' ~ for the week of February 29, 2016 ~ 'This law deserves four more years'

February 29, 2016

New York State Capitol

O'Mara, Palmesano meet to discuss challenges and concerns with Yates County legislators ~ Read more

February 25, 2016

Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano recently met with Yates County legislators to discuss local concerns and challenges.