Senate Resolution No. 1583
BY: Senator TEDISCO
COMMENDING Earl E. Seelow 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 Earl E.
Seelow 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, Earl E. Seelow is being honored by the Saratoga County
Honor a Veteran Committee during their Honor a Veteran Ceremony on
Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the County Building in Ballston Spa, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Earl E. Seelow was born on October 20, 1932, in Edinburg,
New York, to Edwin and Flora Seelow; and
WHEREAS, Earl E. Seelow entered the United States Army on November
13, 1952; he trained as an Infantryman and was sent to Korea, where he
was assigned to Company E, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division
with whom he would serve his entire time in the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, During his service in the Korean War, Earl E. Seelow fought
valiantly in the Third Korean Winter campaign at the Battles of Pork
Chop Hill and Old Baldy; and
WHEREAS, Earl E. Seelow was honorably discharged on November 12,
1954, at the rank of Technical Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, For his courageous service during the Korean War, Earl E.
Seelow was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service
Stars, two Overseas Bars, the United Nations Service Medal, Combat
Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal, and the ROK Presidential
Unit Emblem; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after his honorable discharge, Earl E. Seelow
married his wife Valerie on April 21, 1956, and together they shared 67
years of marriage and raised four cherished sons; and
WHEREAS, Earl E. Seelow spent his career at the International Paper
Company in Corinth, New York, where he worked for 37 years and served as
UPIU union officer for 22 years before retirement in 1994; he also
worked at the Olde Saratoga Brewing Company with his son, Jim, for 12
years; and
WHEREAS, With a strong commitment to public service and community
involvement, Earl E. Seelow was the community bowling center manager,
the Corinth town assessor for five years, a crossing guard for the
Corinth School, and coach, umpire, and executive board member for the
Corinth Little League; and
WHEREAS, The desire to protect his neighbors and local community
inspired Earl E. Seelow to serve as assistant fire chief of the Edinburg
Fire Department, and he was always willing to respond to any call for
help; and
WHEREAS, Earl E. Seelow was a member of the Free and Accepted Mason
Lodge 22, Shriners Valley of Albany, Oriental Temple of Troy, American
Legion Post 533, and New York State Assessor's Association; and
WHEREAS, Earl E. Seelow died on February 15, 2024, at the age of 91;
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,
Earl E. Seelow 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 Earl E. Seelow 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 Earl E. Seelow.
