New York K 1249: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 4, 2026, as 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Day in the State of New York

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K01249 Summary:

BILL NOK01249 

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SAME ASNo Same As

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SPONSORBlankenbush

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COSPNSRGray

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MLTSPNSRButtenschon, Santabarbara

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BILL NOK01249 

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05/01/2026referred to calendar

05/04/2026adopted

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Assembly Resolution No. 1249

BY: M. of A. Blankenbush

 MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
 May 4, 2026, as 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum
 Day in the State of New York

 WHEREAS, Fort Drum is located in Jefferson County, in Northern New
York, and is the largest military installation in the Northeastern
United States; and

 WHEREAS, Fort Drum, previously known as Pine Camp, was renamed in
honor of Lieutenant General Hugh Drum, a decorated national hero, former
commander of First Army, and an early leader of the State's own
volunteer militia, the New York Guard; and

 WHEREAS, For more than four decades, Fort Drum has been the home of
the United States Army's storied 10th Mountain Division, one of the most
deployed divisions in the United States Army; and

 WHEREAS, Members of the 10th Mountain Division have served our
nation with honor, distinction, and great sacrifice as a part of
Operation Enduring Freedom and other actions central to our nation's
response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and

 WHEREAS, Elements of the 10th Mountain Division, based on Fort Drum,
were the first to be deployed in the aftermath of those attacks and the
last units to return from combat duty; and

 WHEREAS, In addition to Operation Enduring Freedom, the 10th
Mountain Division deployments have included Hurricane Andrew Relief in
Florida, Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, Operation Uphold Democracy
in Haiti, Task Force Eagle in Kosovo, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation
Freedom Sentinel in Afghanistan, and advise and assist operations
throughout the World; and

 WHEREAS, The storied 10th Mountain Division (Alpine) that deployed
unique and unprecedented mountain warfare skills, breaking the gothic
line in World War II, was inactivated in 1945, and the current 10th
Mountain Division (LI) reactivated at Fort Drum in 1985; we proudly mark
the 41st Anniversary of this Division, once again, standing up to meet
emerging requirements for the defense of our nation as Light Infantry,
soldiers who rapidly deploy with what they can carry on their backs,
answering the call of our nation, built on a proud legacy and adding to
it as one of the Army's most deployed units; and

 WHEREAS, We also commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the historic
Battle of Riva Ridge, a key and remarkable victory during World War II
in February 1945, when the Soldier-mountaineers first started the
Division's "Climb to Glory" with extraordinary bravery, tactical
ingenuity, skill and endurance, securing victory and starting
irreversible momentum that resulted in the liberation of Italy; and

 WHEREAS, More than 300 brave men and women of the 10th Mountain
Division have given their lives to the cause of defeating global
terrorism; and

 WHEREAS, Distinguished service of units assigned to Fort Drum have
been celebrated by Presidents, members of Congress, and members of the
international community; and

 WHEREAS, Four heroes serving with the 10th Mountain Division,
Private First Class John D. Magrath, Sergeant First Class Jared C.
Monti, Captain William D. Swenson, and Staff Sergeant Travis W. Atkins
have received our military's highest honor, the Medal of Honor; and

 WHEREAS, In addition to its vital role in our nation's defense, Fort
Drum is also the largest employer in Northern New York, the State's
largest single-site employer, and an economic engine for the State and
region; the Fort has a total impact of $1.9 billion; and

 WHEREAS, A special bond exists between Fort Drum and the civilian
communities surrounding it; the 33,000 soldiers and family members of
the installation are an integral part of the North Country who not only
are considered defenders of our freedom, but also our neighbors,
co-workers, classmates, friends, and fellow New Yorkers; and

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to salute the
soldiers and officers of the 10th Mountain Division,