Bill Text: NY J00384 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Sergeant Ryan G. Mason, decorated United States Army veteran, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-02-23 - ADOPTED [J00384 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00384-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 384

BY: Senator RITCHIE

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Sergeant  Ryan G. Mason,
        decorated United States Army veteran,  distinguished
        citizen and devoted member of his community

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sorrow that this Legislative Body,
representing the people of the State of New York, is moved this  day  to
pay  tribute to an eminent gentleman of indomitable faith and dedication
whose military service and countless accomplishments will forever  stand
as a paradigm and inspiration for others; and

  WHEREAS,  Sergeant Ryan G. Mason, who grew up in Carthage, New York,
died on Thursday, January 28, 2021, in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 36;
and

  WHEREAS, Upon completing Augustinian Academy and  Carthage  Central,
17-year-old  Ryan  G. Mason proudly became a member of the United States
Army in 2001 to serve  his  country  in  the  wake  of  the  unspeakable
terrorist attacks of 9/11; he was deployed with his Patriot Missile Unit
A 2/43 out of Fort Bliss, Texas, to Iraq; and

  WHEREAS,  He  later  re-enlisted  and  served  a tour of duty in the
Republic of Korea; while in the military, Sergeant Ryan G. Mason quickly
rose through the ranks and became a decorated soldier; and

  WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at  home  and  abroad,
Sergeant  Ryan G. Mason demonstrated his love for his country and merits
forevermore, the highest respect of this State and Nation; and

  WHEREAS, In 2006, Sergeant Ryan G. Mason married  the  love  of  his
life,  Claudia;  together,  they were the proud parents of two beautiful
daughters, Mia and Sophia; and

  WHEREAS, Sergeant Ryan G. Mason left the military in 2009 and  found
his  civilian  path in cyber security; he obtained his bachelor's degree
from the University of Phoenix  in  Business  Administration  and  Cyber
Security; and

  WHEREAS, He obtained the highest security clearance, serving as Head
of his department, briefing both Generals and Colonels on a daily basis;
and

  WHEREAS,  Sergeant  Ryan G. Mason's drive, patriotism and leadership
enabled him to receive many military awards of recognition  as  well  as
several  professional certifications within the cyber security industry;
and

  WHEREAS,  Predeceased  by  his  father,  Larry  M.  Mason;  maternal
grandmother,  Rose Cartin (Britton); and paternal grandmother, Elizabeth
Cole, Sergeant Ryan G. Mason is survived by his wife, Claudia;  his  two
daughters,  Mia  and  Sophia; his mother, Maureen Mason-Ashcraft (Stan);
sister, Alicia Mason Crowley (Jeff); nephews, Joshua, Noah, and Brennan;
brother, Kyle Mason; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; as well  as

many   sisters-in-law,  brothers-in-law  and  several  more  nieces  and
nephews; and

  WHEREAS,  The  North Country, this great Empire State and this proud
Nation will never forget the contributions and  sacrifices  of  Sergeant
Ryan  G.    Mason,  a  devoted  hero and selfless veteran who served his
country as a member of its Armed Forces; his memory will remain  in  the
hearts of all those who had the honor of knowing him; now, therefore, be
it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Sergeant Ryan G. Mason, and to  express  its  deepest
condolences to his family; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Sergeant Ryan G. Mason.