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Assembly adopts resolution asking governor to proclaim February West Point Day; cadets honored on floor
Summary
The New York State Assembly adopted Legislative Resolution No. 336 asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to proclaim February as West Point Day and hosted more than a dozen visiting cadets from the United States Military Academy, including the corps first captain.
The New York State Assembly on the floor in Albany adopted Legislative Resolution No. 336, memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February as West Point Day, and paused its legislative business to welcome visiting cadets and West Point leaders.
Members of the Assembly heard remarks praising the United States Military Academy, its 223-year history of officer training and the role cadets play in the state and nation. The delegation included Colonel Khan Diep, chief of staff at the United States Military Academy, and First Captain Caroline Robinson, who was introduced to the chamber during the ceremony.
"It is such an honor to be here with you today and representing the United States Military Academy," Colonel Diep told the Assembly as he accepted the resolution and thanked members for their support. He urged continued backing of the academy’s education and infrastructure needs and praised West Point’s role in producing leaders of character.
Assemblymember Steve Stern, speaking as sponsor and host for parts of the event, described the academy’s long history and recent academic changes, saying West Point continues to update its curriculum to meet modern military and technological needs. Stern also introduced First Captain Caroline Robinson and read highlights of her duties as the cadet leader who oversees roughly 4,400 cadets.
During the ceremony several Assembly members representing districts that include or border West Point introduced individual cadets from their constituencies, providing short biographical sketches and service aspirations such as infantry, cyber, and aviation branches.
The chamber took the resolution by voice vote. "Aye," was signified in response to the chair; the presiding officer declared the resolution adopted. The record shows a voice adoption; no roll-call tally was provided on the transcript.
Members concluded the ceremonial portion by thanking the visiting delegation and extending the privileges of the floor to cadets and West Point staff. The Assembly later recessed and noted it would reconvene at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 10.
While the action taken was ceremonial rather than a policy vote, members used the occasion to highlight West Point’s historical connection to New York, note the academy’s academic additions such as a new aerospace engineering major, and recognize cadet accomplishments and career plans.
