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"NEW YORK, August 09, 2006 --

Finger Lakes Group of the Civil Air Patrol has announced that one of its local state legislators is now a member of New York Wing's Legislative Squadron.

Assemblyman Dan Burling, who represents the 147th Assembly District, was named a member of the Legislative Squadron and honored with the rank of major. Burling accepted the honor from New York Wing Commander Col. Austyn Granville at a ceremony in Albany.

"I am very honored to be a member of this excellent organization. As a private pilot, I have long known the value of the Civil Air Patrol and am proud to be counted among their ranks," Burling said. "Whether performing homeland security missions or mentoring our youth, CAP is an outstanding volunteer organization with a long and distinguished history."

"Assemblyman Burling is a true friend to this organization and the community it serves. We look forward to working with him in the future, as we perform our missions for the American people," Finger Lakes Group Commander Lt. Col. Diane Wojtowicz said.

In addition to serving in the state assembly, Burling is a registered pharmacist with a store in Corfu, a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War combat veteran, a private pilot, a licensed aircraft mechanic, and a lieutenant colonel in the New York National Guard."

My, those sure are some credentials. Its nice to see a member of state assembly getting involved in CAP, if anything it can only work to help highlight what we do well and what we could use help on for those outside CAP in the Govt, even if it is just State assembly. I think alot of good would actually come from inviting you local representative to your squadron to allow them to see what CAP is all about. Who knows you may end up with another member and some support up above.