Bill Text: NY J02185 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2185 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending Robert R. Morgan posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02185 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02185-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2185

BY: Senator TEDISCO

        COMMENDING  Robert R. Morgan posthumously upon the
        occasion  of  his  designation  as  recipient  of  a
        Liberty  Medal,  the  highest honor bestowed upon an
        individual by the New York State Senate

  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 from this Legislative Body; and

  WHEREAS,  This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Robert R.
Morgan posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an  individual  by  the
New  York  State  Senate, to be presented at the Saratoga County Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on Tuesday, September 24, 2019; and

  WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established  by
Resolution  and  is  awarded  to  individuals  who  have merited special
commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf  of
their fellow New Yorkers; and

  WHEREAS,  Robert  R.  Morgan  was  born to Jane and Jerome Morgan on
August 5, 1957, in Nyack, New York; in 1972, he and his family moved  to
Edinburg,  New  York,  where he graduated from Northville Central School
four years later; and

  WHEREAS, On July 10, 1976, Robert R. Morgan married his high  school
sweetheart  Victoria, and shortly thereafter, he entered into the United
States Army on August 2, 1976, and received basic training at Fort  Dix,
New  Jersey,  where  he  was  commended  for  his  leadership skills and
selected as a Trainee Leader; and

  WHEREAS, Robert R. Morgan proudly served  his  country  as  a  Motor
Transport  Operator  and  Heavy  Wheel  Vehicle  Mechanic with the 287th
Military Police Company, Berlin Brigade in Germany; in this capacity, he
was a Ground Patrol Driver and a Flag Tour Driver; and

  WHEREAS, Later, Robert R.  Morgan  was  stationed  at  Fort  Carson,
Colorado, with Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized); he also
completed  the  Winter  Operations  Instructor  Course  at  the Northern
Warfare Training Center in Fort Greely, Alaska; and

  WHEREAS, For his courageous service, Robert R.  Morgan  was  awarded
the  Army  Service  Ribbon,  Army  of Occupation Medal, two Good Conduct
Medals, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the  NCO  Professional  Development
Ribbon; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service on November 18,
1983,  with the rank of Sergeant, Robert R. Morgan returned to New York,
and worked for GE as an electrician; and

  WHEREAS, Devoted to his fellow veterans and his community, Robert R.
Morgan was a vital member of the American Legion Post 1076 and then Post
337, and served as a Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 55; and

  WHEREAS,  Robert  R. Morgan was a true family man; he loved spending
time with his  wife  and  three  children,  and  enjoyed  spending  time
outdoors; and

  WHEREAS, Robert R. Morgan died on January 3, 2017, at the age of 59;
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.  Morgan  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.  Morgan  posthumously  upon  the  occasion  of   his
designation  as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed
upon an individual by the New York State Senate; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Robert R. Morgan.