Bill Text: NY J02134 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Andrew Dolan posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-20 - ADOPTED [J02134 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02134-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2134

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        COMMENDING  Andrew  Dolan  posthumously  upon  the
        occasion of his designation for special  recognition
        by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran
        Ceremony on September 9, 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 peace- time, 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 Andrew Dolan posthumously upon the occasion of  his  designation
for  special  recognition  by  Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased
Veteran Ceremony on Monday, September 9, 2019; and

  WHEREAS, Born on July 30, 1927, in Lansingburgh,  New  York,  Andrew
"Andy" Dolan was the son of the late Andrew and Elsie May Dolan; he grew
up in Troy, attending its public schools through grade ten; and

  WHEREAS, In October of 1943, at the age of 16, Andrew Dolan enlisted
in the United States Navy, serving until March of 1946; he was initially
assigned  as  a Seaman aboard the U.S.S. 576 before being transferred to
Land Sea Transport (LST)  700,  which  was  crippled  by  Japanese  Zero
kamikazes and towed to the Philippines; and

  WHEREAS,  Andrew  Dolan  was then once again transferred to LST 992,
where he drove small Landing Craft Vehicles into the beaches during  the
Asiatic-Pacific  Campaign  of  World War II; he reenlisted in the United
States Army from 1948 through 1965, where  he  spent  the  rest  of  his
career  in  the  Military  Police,  rising to the rank of Sergeant First
Class; and

  WHEREAS, While in the Army, Andrew  Dolan  served  at  Schofield  in
Hawaii and was then sent to Korea with the 59th MP Company in 1950; upon
returning  from  Korea, he went to Governor's Island, New York, with the
Honor Guard; from there he was sent back to Japan, followed  by  Okinawa
and  back  to  Fort  Hamilton, New York, before being sent to Vietnam in
1963, as a military police trainer; and

  WHEREAS, On January 31, 1965, Andrew Dolan retired from the military
after 22 years of distinguished and courageous service to  his  country;
he  was  the  recipient  of  countless  awards  and accolades, including
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal-World War II  Ribbon  with  three  Bronze
Service  Stars, Philippine Liberation Medal, Korean Service Medal/Ribbon
with three Bronze Stars, and the Armed  Forces  Expeditionary  (Vietnam)
Medal; and

  WHEREAS,  Upon  the completion of his military service, Andrew Dolan
went on to have an illustrious career with the  Troy  Police  Department
which traversed two decades; and

  WHEREAS,  Andrew  Dolan died on March 29, 2003, at the age of 75; he
is buried at Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Troy, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Predeceased by his beloved wife, Gloria,  Andrew  Dolan  is
survived  by his three sons, Andrew (Kathy), Peter (Jan) and Bret (Lynne
Ann);  one  daughter,  Dorinda  (John);  seven  grandchildren,   Andrew,
Kristina, Bryan, Peter, Zachary, Bret and Britney; two brothers, William
(Irene)  and Francis (the late Dottie); and two sisters, Molly (Dan) and
Elsie; as well as many 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,
Andrew  Dolan  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  Andrew  Dolan posthumously upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition by Rensselaer County at  its  Honor  a  Deceased
Veteran Ceremony; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Andrew Dolan.