Senate Resolution No. 2898
BY: Senator TEDISCO
COMMENDING Helene Wallingford MS, RN upon the
occasion of her 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 Helene
Wallingford upon the occasion of her 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, Born in Long Beach, California, Helene Wallingford
graduated from Adolfo Camarillo High School before proudly serving her
country as a member of the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, For her courageous service during the Vietnam War, Helene
Wallingford was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Navy
Commendation; and
WHEREAS, Upon the completion of her valiant military service, Helene
Wallingford was employed as a Nurse at St. Peters Hospital and Saratoga
Hospital; she went on to advise and educate many nursing students at
Maria College and Excelsior College Nursing Programs; and
WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her Community
and profession, Helene Wallingford gave back to her fellow nurses in
serving as past President of Sigma Theta Tau International; thereby
supporting nurses' efforts to improve the health of the world's people;
and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, David, their
four children, and their eight grandchildren, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her many
achievements; 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 her patriotism both at home and abroad,
Helene Wallingford demonstrated her love for her country and merits
forevermore the highest respect of her 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 Helene Wallingford upon the occasion of her 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 Helene Wallingford.
