Bill Text: NY J00015 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Clarence C. Buhl, Jr. for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on November 13, 2018
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-01-15 - ADOPTED [J00015 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J00015-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 15 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Clarence C. Buhl, Jr. posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on November 13, 2018 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; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Clarence C. Buhl, Jr. posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony to be celebrated on Tuesday, November 13, 2018; and WHEREAS, Clarence Clayton Buhl, Jr. was born to Amy Louise (VanBuren) and Clarence Clayton Buhl, Sr. on June 2, 1930, in Royal Oak, Michigan; he and his family relocated to Troy, New York, where he attended local schools; and WHEREAS, Clarence C. Buhl, Jr. enlisted in the United States Army on September 1, 1948, and proudly served his country as an auto mechanic with the rank of Private First Class; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service on June 17, 1952, Clarence C. Buhl, Jr. returned to the Capital District and was employed as a stockman for Montgomery Ward & Co. in Menands, New York, for 17 years; he then worked as a bus driver for the East Greenbush Central School District until his retirement; and WHEREAS, On June 27, 1968, Clarence C. Buhl, Jr. married the former Rita Miaski, and together, they raised three daughters, Denise, Rebecca and Roberta; Clarence also enjoyed spending time with his stepson, William; stepdaughter, Rita; and later, his eight grandchildren, Sean, Shannon, Jami, Jennifer, Riley, Grayson, Maxim, and Charles; and WHEREAS, Clarence C. Buhl, Jr. died on February 27, 1986, at the age of 55; 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 gave their lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing in action; and WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad, Clarence C. Buhl, Jr. 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 commend Clarence C. Buhl, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on November 13, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Clarence C. Buhl, Jr.