Bill Text: NY J00049 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Robert Bauer Sr. upon the occasion of his designation as Guest of Honor at the Four Acres Rockin' for the Vets Benefit on August 13, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - ADOPTED [J00049 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00049-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 49

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING Robert Bauer Sr. upon the occasion of his
        designation  as  Guest  of  Honor  at the Four Acres
        Rockin' for the Vets Benefit on August 13, 2022

  WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of  New  York,
who  have  served  so  valiantly  and  honorably  in  wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of  peace
in peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Robert Bauer
Sr.   upon the occasion of his designation as Guest of Honor at the Four
Acres Rockin' for the Vets Benefit on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at  the
Utica Maennerchor, Marcy, New York; and

  WHEREAS,   Born   on   September   13,   1942,   Robert  Bauer  Sr.,
affectionately known as Bob, purchased Four Acres  in  1968,  and  began
renovation plans when he received his draft notice; and

  WHEREAS,  Robert  Bauer Sr. valiantly served his country as a Combat
Infantryman in the United States Army from November 12, 1968 to July  9,
1970; and

  WHEREAS, During this time, Robert Bauer Sr. directed the renovations
of Four Acres from 7,000 miles away between combat patrols, mailing home
notes, blueprints and dozens of cassette audio tapes with his plans; and

  WHEREAS,  For  his courageous service during the Vietnam War, Robert
Bauer Sr. was honorably discharged  and  awarded  the  National  Defense
Service  Medal,  Vietnam  Service  Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat
Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal and the Air Medal; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service,  Robert  Bauer
Sr.    resumed  operations  of Four Acres and turned it into the premier
live music venue in the Mohawk Valley,  bringing  in  renowned  national
recording  artists  including  John  Cougar Mellencamp, Eddie Money, the
Ramones, Nick Gilder, and Head East, as well as local favorites such  as
Todd Hobin, Paul Coleman, Tommy Acee, Preacher, Beckin, Keel the Puppet,
Alecstar, the Dust Devil Band, Justice McBride and many more; and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
community, Robert Bauer Sr. has  given  generously  to  countless  local
charities,  including  Operation Sunshine, March of Dimes, the Salvation
Army, Muscular Dystrophy, and Whitesboro Athletic Fields; and

  WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must  recognize
that  no  greater  debt is owed than that owed to those who risked their
lives for their beloved Nation; and

  WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at  home  and  abroad,
Robert  Bauer  Sr.  demonstrated  his  love  for  his country and merits
forevermore the highest respect of his State and Nation; and

  WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be  recognized,  commended
and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and
for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert Bauer Sr. upon the occasion of his designation as Guest  of
Honor at the Four Acres Rockin' for the Vets Benefit on August 13, 2022;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Robert Bauer Sr.