J4758-2011 Actions

• May 22, 2012: ADOPTED
• May 22, 2012: REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
• May 18, 2012: REFERRED TO FINANCE

J4758-2011 Text

 LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION  honoring distinguished veteran Loretta Weiss on
 Memorial Day 2012
 WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New  York,  who
 have  served  so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's
 freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in  peace
 time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body and the people
 of the State of New York; and
 WHEREAS,  Residents  of this great State must never forget the courage
 with which these men and women have served their country; and
 WHEREAS, On Memorial Day this Legislative Body is  particularly  proud
 to  commend  those  who  have  served  our  country  in  times of active
 conflict, as well as those who have served in times of peace; and
 WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor  distinguished
 veteran Loretta Weiss on May 28, 2012, Memorial Day; and
 WHEREAS,   Loretta  Weiss  served  in  the  United  States  Army  with
 distinction from 1942-1945 during World War II, and went back  to  serve
 in  the  Korean  War  and  in  Vietnam,  from  September  1950 until her
 discharge in February 1975, as a Supply Sergeant and performed confiden
 tial prep clearance as well; and
 WHEREAS, For her service, Loretta Weiss justly earned numerous commen
 dations, ribbons, certificates of appreciation,  and  medals,  including
 the  World War II Victory Medal, Army Occupation Medal Germany, National
 Defense Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster,  Good  Conduct  Medal  with
 Silver  Clasp  and  three Loops, Army Commendation Medal with Second Oak
 Leaf Cluster, American Campaign Ribbon  Women's  Auxiliary  Army,  WAACS
 Service Ribbon, American Service Medal, and the New York Medal; and
 WHEREAS,  A resident of Flushing, Queens, Loretta Weiss is a member of
 the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was  honored  to  serve  as  the  Grand
 Marshal for the VFW in 2008; and
 WHEREAS,  Loretta  Weiss has exhibited her patriotism both at home and
 abroad, demonstrating her love for her country and meriting forevermore,
 the highest respect of her State and Nation; and
 WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized; commended and
 thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
 their dedication to their communities, their  State  and  their  Nation;
 now, therefore, be it
 RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative  Body pause in its deliberations to
 honor distinguished veteran Loretta Weiss on Memorial Day 2012;  and  be
 it further
 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran
 smitted to Loretta Weiss.

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