Skoufis Recognizes Cadets on West Point Day

Hey Neighbors, 

This week I had a chance to welcome a contingent of cadets and their leadership from the United States Military Academy as my honored guests at the Capitol in Albany. That day marked the 72nd West Point Day, one that the Legislature looks forward to every year. 

The vision of West Point belonged to President George Washington who sought to establish an institution devoted to the development of Army officers and engineers. His vision was realized, and now it sits, overlooking the Hudson River, the oldest continuously occupied regular Army post in the nation. The structure is a garrison, but it is also a beacon to the values emblazoned on the school’s coat of arms—duty, honor, country. A reminder to all who see it of the work and sacrifice of those men and women who built this country, and threw their lot in on the great experiment of democracy. 

Tuesday was a wonderful day, full of reflection and gratitude for our past, and filled with hope for what the future holds. I am proud to represent West Point and prouder still of New York’s long legacy of service to the protection and betterment of our country. Go Army, beat Navy!

Sincerely, 

James