LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the life and accomplishments of
Frederick A. Robinson, Jr., distinguished citizen and devoted member of
his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Former 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, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and merit
forevermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, The late Frederick A. Robinson, Jr. will be honored on
Monday, April 5, 2010, at the Albany County "Honor a Veteran Ceremony"
to be held at the County Cahill Room, in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, On November 13, 1943, Frederick A. Robinson, Jr., of Albany,
New York, died in combat in Germany during World War II; born in 1922 in
Albany, he served in the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of the Purple Heart, Air Medals, and the
Distinguished Unit Citation, during his active duty military service in
the United States Air Force, Frederick A. Robinson, Jr. was a Staff
Sergeant and served as a tail gunner on B24 bombers with the 66th Bomber
Squadron, 44th Bomber Group, 8th Air Force; and
WHEREAS, Frederick A. Robinson, Jr., is survived by his nephew, Rever-
end Stephen Robinson, and by his nieces, Vicki Robinson and Amy Ogniew-
ski; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and accomplishments of Frederick A. Robinson, Jr.,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Frederick A. Robinson, Jr.