Senate Resolution No. 2366
BY: Senator TEDISCO
COMMENDING Revere A. Grant 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 Revere A.
Grant 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, Revere A. Grant will be honored for his dedicated and
heroic service at the Saratoga County Honor our Deceased Veterans
Ceremony on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Ballston Spa, New York; and
WHEREAS, During his service in the United States Army which began on
January 17, 1942, Revere "Gere" A. Grant, achieved the esteemed rank of
Technician Fifth Grade; and
WHEREAS, Revere A. Grant was honorably discharged from the military
on September 15, 1945, at Fort Dix, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Two years after the completion of his admirable and noble
service to the U.S. Army, Revere A. Grant married his beloved wife,
Virginia, on September 21, 1947; and
WHEREAS, Post-service, Revere A. Grant worked at Republic Steel in
Port Henry, New York for three years; he later retired from the
International Paper Company of Corinth, New York in 1977, becoming an
honored member of the company's Quarter Century Club - a recognition
reserved for those who worked 25 or more years at the company; and
WHEREAS, Ever active in his community, Revere A. Grant was the Town
of Hadley tax collector from 1978-1986; further, this notable veteran
volunteered as a member of the Port Henry Fire Department and gave of
his time in association with the Lake Luzerne Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Revere A. Grant died on October 15, 1986, at the age of 74;
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,
Revere A. Grant 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 Revere A. Grant 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 Revere A. Grant.
