Patrick M. Gallivan's Constituent stories

Ted N. Wilkinson enlisted in the U.S. Army in October of 1969, during the height of the Vietnam War. In Vietnam, after two tours, the first with 20th Engineer Brigade and the second with the Engineer Command Brigade, Ted was honorably discharged in 1972.

For his service to our nation, Ted was awarded the Good Conduct medal, the National Defense Service Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, two Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with a palm leaf, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnam Service Ribbon with four campaign stars, Presidential Unit Citation, Unit Civil Action Citation, and the New York State Conspicuous Cross.

Corporal Mark P. O’Brien served two distinguished tours of duty as a United States Marine, the latter of which was during arguably the most dangerous period of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since returning to civilian life, Corporal O’Brien’s actions and attitude off the battlefield continue to make his family, friends, community, country, and corps proud.

Corporal O’Brien first joined the Marines in 2001. At that time, he was working towards a degree in criminal justice to possibly pursue a future career in law enforcement, like other members of his family.

I would like to thank Royalton-Hartland Elementary School and their students for participating in our Earth Day Poster Competition. In keeping with the theme of our Earth Day Celebration of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” We will celebrate and honor Earth Day this year  by displaying your work on my website. Also, each participant will receive a certificate acknowledging their participation in the competition. Thank you and don’t forget to “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!”