Bill Text: NY J00024 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Mourning the death of Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert, meritorious veteran, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-01-12 - ADOPTED [J00024 Detail]
Download: New_York-2021-J00024-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 24 BY: Senator RITCHIE MOURNING the death of Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert, meritorious veteran, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow and deep regret that this Legislative Body records the passing of Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert, noting the significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert of North Carolina, tragically died from injuries suffered during a car accident on January 18, 2020, at the age of 39; and WHEREAS, After graduating from Massena Central High School in Northern New York, and the Virginia Military Institute, Dustin Rupert joined the United States Army as an infantryman on November 12, 2002; throughout his tenure, he was deployed three times to Iraq in support of combat operations, as well as once to Yemen in support of contingency operations; and WHEREAS, In addition, Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert was deployed three times in support of combat operations in Iraq and Syria in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Inherent Resolve, and once to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; and WHEREAS, In recognition of his devoted service to our Nation, Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert received a number of accolades, including the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), the Army Achievement Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal (2nd Award), and the Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), as well as the National Defense Service Medal; and WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert also received the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star, the Iraq Campaign Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars, the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 4, the Army Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Special Forces Tab, the Ranger Tab, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Military Free fall Jumpmaster Badge, and the Parachutist Badge; and WHEREAS, Last assigned to Headquarters, United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert was laid to rest amongst fellow heroes at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia; and WHEREAS, In recognition of his steadfast and unremitting commitment to our Nation's freedom, Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert was posthumously awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal; and WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert is survived by his wife, Meaghan; his parents, Dean and Laurene Rupert; one sister, Danielle and fiance, Angelo Iacuzza; one brother, Derek and wife, Alex; and one nephew, Luciano; and WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert will be fondly remembered by family, friends and fellow soldiers for his compassion, leadership, selflessness and courage; and WHEREAS, The North Country, New York State and this great Nation will never forget the contributions and sacrifices of Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert, a devoted hero who devoted nearly two decades of his life to serving our country as a member of its esteemed armed forces; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert, meritorious veteran, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Master Sergeant Dustin Rupert.