LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of United States Army
Specialist Justin R. Pellerin, and paying tribute to his courageous
actions in Afghanistan

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to express sympathy
for the loss of a courageous soldier who sacrificed his life while serv-
ing in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is deeply moved to mourn the untimely
death of United States Army Specialist Justin R. Pellerin, and pay trib-
ute to his courageous actions in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Justin R. Pellerin, 21, of Concord, New Hampshire,
assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New York, died on Thurs-
day, August 20, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Justin Pellerin joined the United States Army in
June of 2007 and arrived at Fort Drum in September of 2007; at the time
of his death, he served as an infantryman and deployed with the 3rd
Brigade Combat Team in January in support of Operation Enduring Freedom;
and
WHEREAS, Justin Pellerin was born April 14, 1988, in Berlin; while at
Rundlett Middle School, he joined the Air Force Civil Air Patrol, which
generated an interest in the military; he graduated from Concord Senior
High School through an alternative diploma program; and
WHEREAS, Justin Pellerin was very outgoing and fun-loving; he greatly
enjoyed spending time with his family playing games, bowling and singing
karaoke and loved exploring the outdoors, fishing and playing golf; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Pellerin's awards and decorations include the
National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War
on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and NATO Medal; and
WHEREAS, The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a
very high price for those serving in the military in times of conflict;
it is fitting and proper that we who are the beneficiaries of those who
risk their lives, leaving their families behind, express our appreci-
ation and eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and courageous acts;
and
WHEREAS, A loving husband, Specialist Justin Pellerin is survived by
his wife, Chelsey, parents, Dale and Melissa Farmer, and sisters, Molly
and Hannah, as well as numerous other family members; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of United States Army Specialist Justin R.
Pellerin, and pay tribute to his courageous actions in Afghanistan; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Specialist Justin R. Pellerin.