J 923: Commending the Town of Malta Veteran's Committee upon the occasion of hosting its 15th Annual Veterans and First Responder Appreciation Day and Parade on May 10, 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 923 BY: Senator TEDISCO COMMENDING the Town of Malta Veteran's Committee upon the occasion of hosting its 15th Annual Veterans and First Responder Appreciation Day and Parade on May 10, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations that protect and selflessly serve to ensure freedom and public safety which strengthens the fabric of the communities of New York State; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Town of Malta Veteran's Committee upon the occasion of hosting its 15th Annual Veterans and First Responder Appreciation Day and Parade on Saturday, May 10, 2025; and WHEREAS, This year marks the 15th Anniversary of the Veteran's and First Responder Appreciation Day and Parade; the centerpiece of the weekend is the extraordinary, colorful Parade which starts at Malta's Town Hall and travels south to the roundabout, and then north on route nine ending at the Malta Community Center; and WHEREAS, The Malta Veteran's Committee is currently comprised of veterans from the Korean war, the Vietnam war, Desert Storm, and Afghanistan with a primary focus to salute our military members, past and present, and to create public awareness of the service and sacrifices of these brave men and women in Town of Malta; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Malta Veteran's Committee places American flags along Route 67 and Dunning Road for Memorial Day through Veterans Day and seeks new members to assist in developing new ideas to salute and assist our military and their families; and WHEREAS, The Town of Malta, New York was not officially established until 1802 when it separated from the Town of Stillwater, and on April 6, 1802, the first town meeting was held to elect officers and pass the first town ordinances; and WHEREAS, To memorialize the town's establishment, the minutes of that 1802 meeting are still in the custody of the Malta Town Clerk; and WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces from the State of New York who sacrifice and have so honorably served this State and Nation, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and WHEREAS, First responders exemplify the power of human compassion and the strength of the American spirit through actions of the most heroic magnitude; their sacrifices and their selfless dedication merit tribute and recognition by all citizens of this great country; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend cultural events which symbolize the historical, social, and cultural development of this great State of New York, and to honor the brave who embody the spirit of the principles upon which this Nation was founded; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Town of Malta Veteran's Committee upon the occasion of hosting its 15th Annual Veterans and First Responder Appreciation Day and Parade on May 10, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the Town of Malta Veteran's Committee.