Bill Text: NY J02879 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-12-22 - ADOPTED [J02879 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02879-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2879

BY: Senator JORDAN

        COMMENDING  Dale  R.  French 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 peace-time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body is justly proud to commend Dale R.
French 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 Rensselaer County Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on Monday, September 12, 2022; 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,  Dale  R.  "Dick"  French was born on February 17, 1930, to
Hillis and Gladys French in Luken Township, Illinois; two  years  later,
he  and  his  family  moved  to  Loudonville,  New York, and in 1947, he
graduated from the Milne School in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, On January 27, 1951, Dale  R.  French  married  the  former
Carole  Mae  Riggs, in Hudson, New York, and together, they raised their
two children, Richard and Dana; and

  WHEREAS, After enlisting in the United States Army  on  February  6,
1951, Dale R. French proudly served his country as a member of the 514th
Medical Clearing Company during the Korean War; and

  WHEREAS,  For  his  courageous  service during the conflict, Dale R.
French was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars and  the
United Nationals Service Medal; and

  WHEREAS,  Upon  the completion of his military service with the rank
of Corporal on January 22, 1953, Dale R. French returned to the  Capital
Region and held several jobs, including part-time bus driver for Hoosick
Central  School  from  1955-1982;  he was then employed with the Town of
Schaghticoke Highway Department until his retirement in 1987; and

  WHEREAS, Dale R. French also owned and operated a dairy farm in  the
hamlet of Melrose, New York, from 1959-1999; and

  WHEREAS,  Devoted  to  his  fellow  veterans,  Dale  R. French was a
Lifetime Member of the Chandler Young VFW Post 8162 in Nassau, New York;
and

  WHEREAS,  Dale  R.  French  was  an  active  member  of  his  Nassau
community,  serving  as  a  Village  Trustee  for  16 years, and Town of

Schaghticoke Councilman for four years; he was also the Director of  the
Schaghticoke  Fair for five decades, and held the title of President for
five years; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1994,  Dale  R. French married the former Margaret Van
Desusen in Rensselaer, New York, and was the proud  stepfather  of  Lisa
Bransky and Lori Clark; and

  WHEREAS,  An avid Yankees and Duke University Blue Devils basketball
fan, Dale R. French took up golf at age 70 and  enjoyed  reading;  above
all, he loved spending time with his beloved family, especially his four
grandchildren,    Zac,   Sarah,   Courtney,   and   Steph;   and   three
great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Olivia, and Jeffrey Jr.; and

  WHEREAS, Dale R. French died on November 2, 2020, at the age of  90,
and was buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Schaghticoke; 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,
Dale  R.  French  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 Dale R. French 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 Dale R. French.