ALBANY – State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Matt Slater honored nearly 20 Vietnam War veterans from the 94th Assembly District and across the Hudson Valley at the State Capitol this week, recognizing their service as part of the Legislature’s annual commemoration of Vietnam Veterans Day.
The State Assembly and Senate formally recognize Vietnam Veterans Day through a legislative resolution, and Slater and Harckham partnered once again this year to welcome local veterans to Albany and ensure they receive the recognition they deserve.
“Today we pay homage to the brave men and women who served in the Vietnam War, knowing full well that they served with tremendous courage and sacrifice,” Harckham said.
Nearly 20 veterans from the district made the trip to Albany for the annual event, which continues to serve as an opportunity for lawmakers to personally thank those who served and reflect on their lasting contributions to our nation.
Slater and Harckham said the annual recognition remain an important tradition to ensure Vietnam veterans—who did not always receive the respect they deserved upon returning home—are properly honored for their service.
“This is always something to look forward to, to see our legislature in business,” said Lu Caldara from Ossining, U.S. Marine Corps and USMC Reserve Gunnery Sergeant from 1954 to 1975. “I thank Senator Harckham and Assemblymember Slater for putting on this trip and I appreciate them keeping their offices open to us down in the district.”
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