Bill Text: NY J01691 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Chad Ryals upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community Service Award by the Tribute and Honor Foundation on February 3, 2024
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-01-23 - ADOPTED [J01691 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01691-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1691 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING Chad Ryals upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community Service Award by the Tribute and Honor Foundation on February 3, 2024 WHEREAS, Members of the United States Armed Forces, who served so faithfully and courageously in wars in which our Nation's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace during peacetime, deserve the highest commendation of this Legislative Body; and WHEREAS, The dedication and sacrifices of our military personnel ensure our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of democracy, and is a defender of liberty for peoples throughout the world; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Chad Ryals upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community Service Award by the Tribute and Honor Foundation, to be celebrated at its 3rd Annual Phoenix Rising Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, New York; and WHEREAS, The Tribute and Honor Foundation exists to honor, pay tribute, and celebrate our veterans and the veteran community, while also seeking out opportunities to support our heroes and their families; and WHEREAS, The Community Service Award is presented to a veteran with a long-time commitment to serving fellow veterans and their community at large; and WHEREAS, The recipient of the 2024 Community Service Award is Chad Ryals for his hard work and always going over and beyond the call of duty in serving fellow veterans and the people of the North Shore; and WHEREAS, Chad Ryals was born and raised in Converse, Louisiana, and is the seventh generation of his family to serve in the military; he is the current Chaplain of James E. Donohue VFW Post 347 and is a highly decorated former U.S. Army Ranger with the 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment; and WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Chad Ryals received the Silver Star and three Purple Hearts; and WHEREAS, After his years of admirable service, Chad Ryals started a National crisis hotline for veterans, thusly earning the esteemed Community Service Award from the Tribute and Honor Foundation; and WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing in action; and WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad, Chad Ryals demonstrated his love for his country and merits forevermore the highest respect of his 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 Chad Ryals upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community Service Award by the Tribute and Honor Foundation on February 3, 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Chad Ryals.