Bill Text: NY J02147 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending James Michael Claypool posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02147 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J02147-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2147 BY: Senator TEDISCO COMMENDING James Michael Claypool 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 James Michael Claypool 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 our Deceased Veterans Ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 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, James, or Mike as he liked to be called, was born on April 11, 1947, in Schenectady New York, to Allen and Jean Claypool; and WHEREAS, He graduated with high honors from Galway High School in 1965, and went on to study Engineering at Clarkson University; he apprenticed at General Electric before answering the draft call; and WHEREAS, James Michael Claypool entered into the United States Army on December 2, 1969; he served in Washington DC and Edgewood Arsenal as a Data Analyst Specialist; and WHEREAS, For his service, James Michael Claypool received the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Expert Marksmanship Badge w/Rifle Bar; he separated at the rank of Specialist-5th Class on September 9, 1971; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, James Michael Claypool worked in construction before entering the Local 197 of Albany as a Boilermaker, where he retired in 2011 after 35 years of service; and WHEREAS, Active in his community, James Michael Claypool was a dedicated member of American Legion Post 1461 of Galway, New York, and was the Post Commander at the time of his death; for more than 35 years, he organized and led the Galway Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony; and WHEREAS, James Michael Claypool also established Pools' garage in the 1960 and spent long hours fixing cars for himself and friends; he married his wife Amy in January of 2018; and WHEREAS, James Michael Claypool died on August 26, 2018, at his home at the age of 71; 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, James Michael Claypool 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 James Michael Claypool 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 James Michael Claypool.