The State Veterans Cemetery Selection Committee shall hold public meetings on the following dates:
May 17th at 10 AM
Click Here to View the State Cemetery Selection Committee Meeting Recording
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/ldr.php?RCID=cc0c204da640f55c762a245e344efa88
May 24th at 11 AM
Click Here to View the State Cemetery Selection Committee Meeting Recording
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/ldr.php?RCID=28744ffcaaaabdd8e6c41b08508c6b5e
All of these meetings were held using the WebEx virtual conferencing platform.
The State Veterans Cemetery Selection Committee, appointed under Section 365 of New York State’s Executive Law, is responsible for determining the best site to house New York State’s first-ever State Veterans Cemetery.
In making this determination, the committee’s consideration shall, at a minimum, include:
(i) The findings established by the study of prospective sites authored by the NYS Division of Veterans’ Services;
(ii) The submitted responses to the requests for information issued pursuant to paragraph (a) of this subdivision;
(iii) The guidelines for receipt of federal funding specified in 38 USC 2408, 38 CFR 39, and any other relevant federal statute or regulation;
(iv) The possibility of funding from private individuals, corporations, or foundations; and
(v) Any other consideration that would facilitate the successful operation of the first state veterans’ cemetery.
DVS Cemetery Report can be accessed here.
DVS thanks the members of the Selection Committee for their loyal service, devoting the time and attention to detail necessary to ensure that the best possible site is chosen for this honored final resting place for New York’s heroes.