Bill Text: NY J00779 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Robert R. Gordon Jr. posthumously for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-03-20 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00779 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J00779-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 779
BY: Senator BRESLIN
COMMENDING Robert R. Gordon Jr. posthumously upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on June 10, 2019
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 Robert R.
Gordon 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 Monday, June 10, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Robert R. Gordon Jr. was born on November 8, 1948, in Troy,
New York, the son of the late Robert R. Gordon Sr. and Joyce F.
(Roberts) Gordon; he attended Troy High School, graduating with the
Class of 1966, and went on to earn a degree from Siena College in 1970;
and
WHEREAS, On August 25, 1973, Robert R. Gordon Jr. and the former
Patricia Howard were united in marriage in Troy; and
WHEREAS, Robert R. Gordon Jr. proudly served his country as a member
of the United States Army from 1970 until 1972; he went on to serve in
the National Guard, retiring in 2008; and
WHEREAS, For his courageous service during the Vietnam War, Robert
R. Gordon Jr. was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his military career, Robert R. Gordon Jr.
worked as a Classification and Payroll Specialist for the New York State
Department of Civil Services, retiring in 2003, after more than 30 years
of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Robert R. Gordon Jr. was a
44-year member of the Troy Elks No. 141, serving as past Exalted Ruler,
past State Vice President and past Deputy Director; he was also a proud
lifetime member of the Veterans of Lansingburgh; and
WHEREAS, Robert R. Gordon Jr. died on August 10, 2018, at the age of
69, and is buried at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery,
Schuylerville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his brother, Bruce, and sister, Cecelia,
Robert R. Gordon Jr. is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter,
Heather; siblings, William (Karen), Roselyn (late Joseph), Kathleen
(William), Janice, Gary (late Linda), Kevin (Kelly) and John; and four
aunts, Sandy, Gerri, Lorraine and Louise; as well as several nieces and
nephews; 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,
Robert R. Gordon 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 Robert R. Gordon Jr. posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on June 10, 2019; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Robert R. Gordon Jr.
