Senate Resolution No. 2173
BY: Senator JORDAN
COMMENDING Edwin W. Faulkner 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 Edwin W.
Faulkner 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 Saratoga County Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on Tuesday, August 20, 2019; 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, Edwin W. Faulkner was born on October 28, 1936, in
Mechanicville, New York; after graduating with the first senior class of
Shenendehowa Central School in 1954, he attended the State University of
New York at Cobleskill; and
WHEREAS, On August 27, 1956, Edwin W. Faulkner enlisted in the
United States Marines, and completed his basic training at Camp Lejeune,
North Carolina, and was later stationed at Cherry Point, North Carolina,
where he proudly served his country as a Message Center Man with the 2nd
Marine Aircraft Wing; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Edwin W. Faulkner was involved in
communications, using all types of cryptographic systems and equipment
for secure encoded messages and dispatches; he also served a three month
tour of duty in the Mediterranean; and
WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service on August 26,
1958, with the rank of Corporal, Edwin W. Faulkner was employed with
Behr-Manning (now known as St. GoBain) in his hometown for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Edwin W. Faulkner was the Assessor
for the Town of Halfmoon for three decades, and was a participant of the
New York State Assessors Association; in addition, he was a charter
member of the Shenendehowa United Methodist Church, Ondawa 840 Masonic
Lodge, and NCT a Masonic Family Camping Club; and
WHEREAS, Edwin W. Faulkner was married to Gladys for 54 years, and
together, they raised four sons; and
WHEREAS, Edwin W. Faulkner died on July 2, 2014, at the age of 77;
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,
Edwin W. Faulkner 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 Edwin W. Faulkner 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 Edwin W. Faulkner.
