Assemblyman Joseph A. Errigo

News from
Assemblyman 130^th Assembly District
JOSEPH A. ERRIGO

For immediate release:
September 26, 2005 Contact:
Adam Peterson (585) 334-5210

District Office: 3045 East Henrietta Rd., Henrietta, NY 14467
Albany Office: Rm 427 LOB, Albany, NY 12248

COLUMN FOR THE WEEK OF 9/26/2005
BY ASSEMBLYMAN JOE ERRIGO

ATTENTION VETERANS!
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR NEW YORK STATE’S HIGHEST MILITARY HONORS

     We can never honor enough the sacrifices made by our veterans who give of themselves for our freedom. They left loved ones to protect the ideals of democracy. They put themselves in harm’s way, just so you and I could wake up in the morning with countless opportunities for better lives.

     If you are a veteran, you may be eligible to receive New York’s highest military honors. Veterans who received a military or unit citation while serving in the U.S. armed forces may apply for the Conspicuous Service Cross, the Conspicuous Service Star and the Medal for Merit. Veterans must be current New York state residents or state residents at the time of active duty to be eligible. Eligible veterans will be required to complete an application form.

     In cases where eligible veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice, the prestigious medals can be awarded to their next of kin in recognition of the soldiers’ valiant contributions to our state and country.

     As I write, the men and women of the United States military are fighting to promote democracy so others may enjoy freedoms such as those outlined in our Constitution. I thank our veterans for striving to share with other world citizens the high ideals and values espoused in that sacred document. The awards are another way we can express our gratitude to men and women – past and present – in uniform.

     I wish to personally honor those veterans awarded one of the Conspicuous Service awards, which is why I will host a special awards ceremony to be announced at a later date. To receive more information and an application, please call me or my staff at (585) 334-5210, or e-mail errigoj@assembly.state.ny.us.

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