Bill Text: NY J00530 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Ronald E. Baker posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-15 - ADOPTED [J00530 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00530-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 530

BY: Senator TEDISCO

        COMMENDING  Ronald  E. Baker 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 Ronald E.
Baker 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, January 17, 2023, at the County
Building 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,  Ronald  E.  Baker  was  born  to Robert and Alice Baker on
December 19, 1932, in Greenfield Center, New York,  and  graduated  from
Saratoga Springs High School in 1950; and

  WHEREAS,  Ronald  E.  Baker  entered into active duty on January 27,
1953, and proudly served his country as a member of  the  United  States
Army  during  the  Korean  War;  he  was  also  a  marksmanship training
instructor at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma; and

  WHEREAS, For his courageous service during  the  Conflict,  Corporal
Ronald E. Baker was awarded the National Defense Service Medal; and

  WHEREAS,  Upon the completion of his military service on January 27,
1955, with the rank of Corporal, Ronald E. Baker returned  to  New  York
and  worked as a Supervisor for International Paper Company for 33 years
before retiring in 1988; and

  WHEREAS, In his much-deserved retirement, Ronald  E.  Baker  enjoyed
spending time outdoors and loved to travel; and

  WHEREAS,  Ronald  E.  Baker died on December 11, 2022, at the age of
89; 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,
Ronald E. Baker  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   Ronald   E.  Baker  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 Ronald E. Baker.