The New York State Legislature welcomed cadets and leaders from USMA during the 74th annual West Point Day at the State Capitol in Albany.

At the invitation of State Senator James Skoufis (SD‑42) and Assemblymember Chris Eachus (AD‑99), a West Point delegation led by COL Daniel R. Stuewe, U.S. Army Garrison West Point Commander, received formal resolutions in both the State Senate and Assembly recognizing the Academy’s enduring contributions to New York and the nation. The delegation included officers, noncommissioned officers, Department of Defense civilians, the cadet first captain, and 11 local cadets.

In his remarks, COL Stuewe reflected on West Point’s central role in Army history—particularly during the Army’s recent 250th birthday—and highlighted the Academy’s ongoing mission to educate, train, and inspire leaders of character committed to Duty, Honor, Country. He emphasized the strong partnership between West Point and New York State, noting the Academy’s deep ties to the Hudson Valley and its role as a neighbor and community partner.

The resolutions, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart‑Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie, honored the Academy’s cadets, graduates, and leaders for their lasting impact on both the state and the nation.

Throughout the day, cadets were individually introduced on the Senate and Assembly floors and met with legislators during breakfast and lunch. For many, the experience underscored the importance of the civil‑military relationship and reinforced their commitment to service.

West Point Day coincided with the Academy’s Founders Day week, offering cadets a meaningful reminder of the profession they are preparing to join and the citizens they are sworn to serve.

CDT Kade Riddle ’27 eloquently discussed that this day re-energized his goals when there are many times that he and other cadets can get easily tunnel visioned within classes and daily tasks to “distract you from the end state.”

“This opportunity was great in the sense that it reminded the cohort of cadets who were able to attend that the responsibility that we are vowing to undertake is not only appreciated, but highly important,” Riddle stated. “For those reasons, becoming the best we can be to lead America’s sons and daughters is the utmost priority.”

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The information and image were taken from https://www.army.mil.