Bill Text: NY J02242 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Ronald C. Barry upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club on May 18, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-04-26 - ADOPTED [J02242 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02242-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2242

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING  Ronald C. Barry upon the occasion of his
        designation for  special  recognition  by  the  Lake
        Delta Kiwanis Club on May 18, 2022

  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  honor  Ronald  C.
Barry  upon  the  occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club to be celebrated on Wednesday, May 18, 2022,
at Delta Lake Inn, Rome, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Born and  raised  in  Rome,  New  York  alongside  his  two
brothers, Ronald C. Barry graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1964; and

  WHEREAS,  Drafted  into  the United States Army on December 9, 1965,
Robert C. Barry completed Basic and A/T training  at  Fort  Dix  in  New
Jersey; and

  WHEREAS,  In  July  of  1966, this brave soldier arrived in Vung Tau
Vietnam as a Company Clerk with the 611th Transportation Company  Direct
Support  Helicopter  Unit  before  being  transferred to Vin Long Mekong
Delta where mortars were routinely shot onto the small base; and

  WHEREAS, In 1967, Ronald C. Barry returned to the United States  and
was  assigned to the 80th Ordinance Company at Fort Lewis in Washington;
he was officially discharged from Active Duty  Service  on  December  8,
1967, at the esteemed rank of Specialist 5, Personnel Specialist; and

  WHEREAS,  For  his  courageous and dedicated service to his country,
Ronald C. Barry was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam  Service
Medal and Good Conduct Medal; and

  WHEREAS,  Ronald  C.  Barry  began  his illustrious career in public
service with the State of New York in 1969; during  this  time,  he  was
raising  his  young  family  in  Utica,  New York, while attending Utica
College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree  in  1972,
before  earning  a  Master  of  Science  degree  in  Psychology from the
University at Albany; and

  WHEREAS, After a career in State service which traversed  more  than
three decades, Ronald C. Barry retired in 2001; and

  WHEREAS,  A  resident  of Rome, New York, Ronald C. Barry joined the
Rome VFW in January of 1968 and became a Life Member  in  1982;  he  has
served  this  vital  organization  in  several  capacities, including as
Trustee, Junior Vice Commander, and Commander for four consecutive years
(2017-2021); he currently serves as Senior Vice  Commander  and  on  the
Color Guard; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  while serving in these leadership positions,
he reorganized and remodeled the Post and updated its policies; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast and unwavering commitment to his fellow
veterans, Ronald C. Barry has also served on the Board  of  the  Vietnam
Veterans Memorial; 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  his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Ronald C. Barry  demonstrates  his  love  for  his  country  and  merits
forevermore, the highest respect of this 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
honor  Ronald  C. Barry upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Ronald C. Barry.