Elected Officials Pay Tribute to West Point Cadets

ALBANY – Senator James Skoufis (D–Hudson Valley) and Assemblyman Colin Schmitt (R,C,I,Ref-New Windsor) paid tribute to a group of cadets from the United States Military Academy during the 67th annual West Point Day on Wednesday May 1st, held in the New York State Capitol in Albany.

A group of cadets, along with Colonel Mark Bieger, and other officers from West Point were honored in the Senate and Assembly chambers, for their inspiring commitment and desire to serve our nation.

“The United States Military Academy at West Point is an unrivaled institution of tremendous educational, historical, and military significance,” said Senator Skoufis. “The cadets of West Point are our future leaders who will bravely serve for the safety and betterment of our country. These cadets truly embody selflessness and I thank them for their commitment and desire to protect our nation.”

Senator James Skoufis (D–Hudson Valley), Assemblyman Colin Schmitt (R,C,I,Ref-New Windsor), and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) paid tribute to a group of cadets from the United States Military Academy during the 67th annual West Point Day.
Senator James Skoufis (D–Hudson Valley), Assemblyman Colin Schmitt (R,C,I,Ref-New Windsor), and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) paid tribute to a group of cadets from the United States Military Academy during the 67th annual West Point Day.

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “As the daughter and sister of veterans, I am proud to welcome the cadets and educators of West Point and thank them for their commitment to ‘duty, honor, country.’ I thank Senator James Skoufis for organizing a successful 67th West Post Day at the New York State Capitol.”

Assemblyman Colin Schmitt stated, “It is a distinct honor to represent the United State’s Military Academy at West Point in the State Assembly. West Point is the nation’s premier military academy and institute of higher education so it is fitting that today the State Legislature continued its tradition of hosting West Point Day to recognize West Point cadets and all members of the Long Gray Line who have dedicated themselves to service to our nation. The positive contributions to our state, nation and world from our West Point cadets is immeasurable. As West Point’s Assemblyman and as a fellow member of the Army, I am proud that West Point Day is a way for all of New York to show appreciation and thanks to our cadets and the entire academy.”

Senator Skoufis and Assemblyman Schmitt sponsored a legislative resolution in their respective chambers honoring the United States Military Academy at West Point. They paid tribute to the cadets present from across the state accompanied by various Senators and Assemblymembers.

The Academy receives an incoming freshman class of 1,200 cadets each year. It currently is forming over 4,000 cadets to be our future leaders; these cadets are from every state in the U.S., as well as from several foreign countries. After graduation, cadets are deployed throughout the world and serve our great nation on active duty for at least five years.

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