Bill Text: NY J02235 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Thomas Stanley Ostrowski posthumously upon his special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on April 13, 2020

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02235 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02235-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2235

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        COMMENDING  Austin A. Wilcox posthumously upon the
        occasion of his designation for special  recognition
        by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran
        Ceremony on March 9, 2020

  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; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Austin  A.
Wilcox  posthumously  upon  the  occasion of his designation for special
recognition by  Rensselaer  County  at  its  Honor  a  Deceased  Veteran
Ceremony to be celebrated on Monday, March 9, 2020; and

  WHEREAS,  Austin  A.  Wilcox  was born on July 5, 1948, in Troy, New
York, the son of Ambrose and Florence (Jones) Wilcox; he attended Public
School 112 and went on to earn  a  degree  from  SUNY  Empire  State  in
Saratoga Springs, New York; and

  WHEREAS, On August 17, 1965, Austin A. Wilcox enlisted in the United
States  Army  and  throughout  his  illustrious  career  served  in many
different capacities, some of which include the 23rd Infantry  Division,
98th  Army Reserve Command, 413th Quartermaster Battalion and 2004-2005,
92Y,   Combined   Security   Transition   Command/Office   of   Military
Cooperation-Afghanistan OMC-A; and

  WHEREAS,  Retiring  from  the  United States Army in 1992, Austin A.
Wilcox volunteered for recall to Active  Duty  in  2004,  serving  as  a
Logistics NCO in Kabul, Afghanistan through 2005; and

  WHEREAS, Austin A. Wilcox's commitment to his country defined him as
he  served  in  both  the  Vietnam  and  Afghanistan  Wars  and  for his
courageous  service  during  both  Wars,  he  was  awarded  the  Defense
Meritorious  Service  Medal,  Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct
Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service  Medal,  and  the
Bronze Service Star; and

  WHEREAS,  Upon  the  completion  of his military service in Vietnam,
Austin A. Wilcox pursued an education and civilian employment in  Supply
Logistics;  following  his 2nd tour in 2005, he returned home to his job
as a Service Coordinator with a Community College; and

  WHEREAS, Austin A. Wilcox was the proud  father  of  four  children,
Lucille,  Denise,  Austin, and Tanya, and the loving grandfather of five
grandchildren, Alexander, Krissa, Susan, Maria,  and  Samantha  and  one
great-grandchild, Julian; and

  WHEREAS, Active in his community, Austin A. Wilcox was a life member
of the Veterans of Lansingburgh, New York, where he participated in many
parades;  he  also  loved  playing  his  harmonica  and  working  in his
woodshop; and

  WHEREAS, Austin A. Wilcox died on March 10, 2019, at the age of  70;
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,
Austin  A.  Wilcox  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  Austin  A.  Wilcox  posthumously  upon  the  occasion  of   his
designation  for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on March 9, 2020; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Austin A. Wilcox.