Bill Text: NY J00028 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Joseph G. Campbell for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on December 10, 2018

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-15 - ADOPTED [J00028 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00028-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 28

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        COMMENDING  Joseph  G.  Campbell posthumously upon
        the  occasion  of  his   designation   for   special
        recognition  by  Rensselaer  County  at  its Honor a
        Deceased Veteran Ceremony on December 10, 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,  It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those  who  have
served in times of peace; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  Joseph  G.  Campbell  posthumously  upon  the  occasion  of his
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor  a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony to be celebrated on Monday, December 10, 2018;
and

  WHEREAS,  Born  to  the  late Mary Aloysia (Martley) and James David
Campbell on September 1, 1911, in  Colonie,  New  York,  Joseph  Gregory
Campbell  graduated  from St. John's Academy in Rensselaer, New York, in
1930; and

  WHEREAS, Following high school, Joseph G. Campbell played on several
basketball and baseball teams for many years, and was  selected  as  the
Most Valuable Player in the Rensselaer Twilight League; and

  WHEREAS,  On  September  19,  1938,  Joseph  G. Campbell married the
former Henrietta Matson and together, the couple raised three daughters;
Barbara, Carol and Deborah in Rensselaer; he was the loving  grandfather
of  seven  grandchildren,  Kathleen,  Sheila,  Janice, Elizabeth, James,
Eileen  and  David;   and   11   great-grandchildren,   Joseph,   Ethan,
Christopher,  Rory,  MacKenzie,  Emma,  Sarah,  John,  Gavin,  Maci  and
Michael; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph G. Campbell enlisted in the United  States  Army  on
March  3,  1944,  and  proudly served his country as a Rifleman with the
71st Division during World War II; he could read maps and use a  compass
and consequently, often acted as first scout; and

  WHEREAS,  For  his  meritorious  service, Joseph G. Campbell was the
recipient of the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Service Medal,
the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service on January  16,
1946, Joseph G. Campbell returned to his hometown and owned and operated
Campbell's  Sunoco Service Station on Columbia Turnpike for more than 45
years; and

  WHEREAS, After his much  deserved  retirement,  Joseph  G.  Campbell
enjoyed   spending  time  with  his  family,  especially  his  cherished
grandchildren and great-grandchildren;  he  also  loved  to  spend  time
outdoors,  whether  it was fishing for trout or tending to his vegetable
garden; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph G. Campbell died on February 16, 1988, at the age of
76; 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,
Joseph  G.  Campbell  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 Joseph G. Campbell upon the  occasion  of  his  designation  for
special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran
Ceremony on December 10, 2018; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Joseph G. Campbell.