J01422 Summary:

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J01422 Actions:

BILL NOJ01422
 
09/18/2023REFERRED TO FINANCE
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J01422 Floor Votes:

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J01422 Text:

 
Senate Resolution No. 1422
 
BY: Senator TEDISCO
 
        COMMENDING David E. McDonald 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 esteemed Body; and
 
  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend  David  E.
McDonald  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  celebrated  at  the  Honor  our  Deceased
Veterans  Ceremony on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the County Building
on 40 McMaster Street in Ballston Spa, New York; 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,  Born  on March 9, 1947, to Warren and Ruth McDonald, David
McDonald graduated from Draper High School in 1965 and in 1966,  married
his life partner Shirleyan Shaken; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Entering  the  United States Army on August 2, 1966, David
McDonald served  as  a  Field  Artilleryman  with  2nd  Battalion,  10th
Composite  Artillery  Battalion,  and  197th  Infantry  Regiment  at Ft.
Benning, Georgia, where he trained on 105- and 155-mm Howitzers, as well
as "Honest John" rockets; and
 
  WHEREAS, For his courageous  service  during  the  Cold  War,  David
McDonald  was  awarded the National Defense Service medal and the Expert
Rifle Badge; and
 
  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service  on  August  1,
1968,  David  McDonald  started work for Sheet Metal Workers No. 83 as a
superintendent, through MCD Mechanical; and
 
  WHEREAS, Active in his community, David McDonald was a member of the
American  Legion  Post  234  in  Ballston  Spa,  New  York  and   served
unwaveringly as Commander for seven years; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Dedicated to supporting and advocating for veterans, David
McDonald, during his time as Post Commander, played an integral role  in
the Saratoga County Honor Deceased Veterans program; and
 
  WHEREAS,  An individual with many passions, David McDonald served as
the President of the Burnt Hills Softball Club, was a lifetime member of
the Gooley Club, and  for  45  years  pursued  outdoor  sports;  showing
exemplary  conduct  in  outdoor  sports, he served as the New York State
 
Skeet Shooting Association President, and is honored  in  the  New  York
State Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame; and
 
  WHEREAS,  David  McDonald died on October 24, 2022, at the age of 76
years old; 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,
David  McDonald  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  David  E.  McDonald  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 David E. McDonald.
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