K 1579: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 26, 2026, as the Day of the Deployed in the State of New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 1579 BY: M. of A. Rules (Buttenschon) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 26, 2026, as the Day of the Deployed in the State of New York WHEREAS, Throughout our Nation's history, the men and women of our Armed Forces have preserved our freedom, protected our security and upheld our democratic values; and WHEREAS, From the battles of the American Revolution through the crucible of the two world wars to the war on terrorism today, our men and women in uniform have stood proudly in defense of the United States and the cause of liberty; and WHEREAS, Day of the Deployed is a day to honor those who have been deployed, are currently deployed or will be deployed in service to our country and a day to acknowledge the immense sacrifices they and their families make to protect our freedom; and WHEREAS, As of 2012, all fifty states observe the National Day of the Deployed; and WHEREAS, According to research based on the Congressional Research Service, New York State had 3,724 service members serving in the Post-War Era; and WHEREAS, Several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces have served in more than 200 countries in every region of the world; and WHEREAS, The United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force of the Armed Forces, which includes the Active-Duty components, the National Guard, and the Reserves, who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and actions; and WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; and WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces are called upon to be deployed on short notice to support, reassure, and defend allies and partners of the United States, and to deter adversaries around the world; and WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; and WHEREAS, The families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate to honor those men and women from the State of New York who have been deployed to serve our State and Nation in the uniform of the armed forces; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 26, 2026, as Day of the Deployed in the State of New York, and to urge all citizens of the State of New York to display the Nation's flag to honor all those who deployed on this day; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York; and headquarters of the New York State National Guard.