Bill Text: NY J02880 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Robert C. Shaw 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

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-12-22 - ADOPTED [J02880 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02880-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2880

BY: Senator JORDAN

        COMMENDING  Robert  C.  Shaw 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 C.
Shaw 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

  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, A graduate of South Glens Falls  Schools  and  resident  of
Gansevoort,  New  York,  Robert  C. Shaw enlisted into the United States
Navy in 1943, serving for two honorable years, departing in 1945; and

  WHEREAS, He believed strongly in the value of  property,  and  owned
the  Stagecoach  Inn, the Crossroads, Shaw Fuel and Propane, the General
Store in Wilton, and bought the Selfridge Road Farm in 1945; and

  WHEREAS, Active in his community, Robert C.  Shaw  organized  a  4-H
Club  for neighboring kids, was a member of the Optimist Club, and was a
lifelong Mason; and

  WHEREAS, Robert C. Shaw was married to the love of his  life,  Janet
Shaw; and

  WHEREAS,  A  beloved family man, Robert C. Shaw was the proud father
of  R.  Douglas Shaw (Sylvia), Janie Cornell (Alan), and Diane Shaw,  by
whom he was predeceased; he was the admired stepfather of Paula Strakos,
Andrew  Strakos,  Stefen  Strakos,  and Janice Coldwell (Arthur), and is
greatly missed by his numerous grandchildren,  great-grandchildren,  and
great-great-granddaughters; and

  WHEREAS, The veteran died on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the age
of 98; 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  risked  their
lives for their beloved Nation; and

  WHEREAS,  Having  exhibited  his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Robert C.  Shaw  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 C. Shaw 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 C. Shaw.