ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- State Senator Tom O’Mara is calling for nominations for the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor is designed to recognize veterans who have not only served their country with distinction but have also made significant contributions to their communities.

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2025 inductee from the 58th Senate District. The deadline for submissions is March 8, 2025. To nominate a veteran, individuals are asked to submit a nomination letter that includes a detailed biography of the veteran’s military service and community achievements. All nomination letters should be sent via email to [email protected]

The selected inductee will be honored at a special ceremony in Albany, which is scheduled to take place in late May 2025. This event will celebrate the inductee’s dedication to both their country and their community.

“So many veterans served our nation courageously and honorably and then returned home to contribute to the strength of our local communities. The Senate Veterans Hall of Fame is just one more way to give a local veteran a well-deserved and well-earned expression of our admiration, gratitude and respect,” said O’Mara, who represents New York’s 58th Senate District encompassing Chemung, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, and Yates counties, and part of Allegany County (the towns of Alfred, Almond, Amity, Andover, Birdsall, Burns, Grove, Independence, Scio, Ward, Wellsville, and Willing).

For those in the 58th Senate District, this is an opportunity to highlight the extraordinary contributions of local veterans and ensure their stories of service and impact are recognized and remembered.