LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Amy
C. Seyboth Tirador, and paying tribute to her courageous actions as a
member of the United States Army

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably during Operation Iraqi Freedom,
deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Staff Sergeant Amy C. Seyboth Tirador, of
Colonie, New York, at the age of 29, who gave the ultimate sacrifice on
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, serving her country in Iraq as a member of
the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Born in Albany, New York, on July 18, 1980, Amy C. Seyboth
Tirador was a resident of Colonie, New York, for most of her life; she
was a 1998 graduate of South Colonie Central High School where she was
an extremely accomplished trumpet player; and
WHEREAS, Amy C. Seyboth Tirador attended the state College of Environ-
mental Science and Forestry where she was a member of the Syracuse
University Orangemen Marching Band; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, she enlisted in the United States Army, and resided
in the State of Washington; her first duty assignment was in Germany
with the 1st Infantry Division; while there, she met her husband, Mick-
ey, also serving in Iraq; they were married in 2007; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, she went to Turkey in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom; the following year, she supported Operation Iraqi Freedom II,
as a corporal, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions as a
medic during combat; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, Staff Sergeant Amy C. Seyboth Tirador decided to
re-class from combat medic to an Arabic linguist as well as a human
intelligence collector, assigned to 3rd BDE, 2nd Infantry Division; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which she served her country, and must recognize that no greater
debt is owed than that owed to those who give their lives for their
beloved Nation; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Amy C. Seyboth Tirador was the beloved wife of
Specialist First Class Michael Tirador; the cherished daughter of
Colleen (Don Panthen) Murphy and Gerard Seyboth and his wife, Liz; the
devoted sister of April (Jason) McAllister and Evan Seyboth; the loving
granddaughter of Thomas E. and Marion J. Murphy, Sr. and the late Harold
and Josephine Seyboth; the niece of Ken (Elizabeth) Seyboth, Colleen
Mary (Peter) Seyboth Kajano, Ann Blais and Thomas E. Murphy, Jr.; the
daughter-in-law of George and Florentina Tirador; the dearest cousin of
Aron and Ranee'; and the dear friend of Marli Tirador and her daughter,
Caitlin, as well as the Briones family, the Gonzales family and her
husband's late aunt, Kimberly Briones, with whom she was very close; Amy
is also survived by many loving cousins and friends; 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, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Staff Sergeant Amy C.
Seyboth Tirador leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the
passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all she served
and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Amy C. Seyboth Tirador, and
to pay tribute to her courageous actions as a member of the United
States Army; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Staff Sergeant Amy C. Seyboth Tirador.