LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Staff Sergeant
Jeffrey A. Hall, and paying tribute to his courageous actions as a
member of the United States Army

WHEREAS, The courage and bravery of our military personnel since the
United States Armed Forces commenced Operation Iraqi Freedom will ensure
our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of democracy,
and as a defender of liberty for people throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably during Operation Enduring Free-
dom, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body mourns the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Jeffrey A. Hall, and
pays tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States
Army; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Jeffrey A. Hall, of Huntsville, Alabama, died
in Nerkh, Afghanistan, on June 1, 2009, in a roadside bomb attack; and
WHEREAS, A member of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Divi-
sion, 28-year-old, Staff Sergeant Jeffrey A. Hall was a squad leader
with the 2-87th, 3rd BCT; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Jeffrey A. Hall joined the United States Army
in August 2000, and served at Fort Benning, Georgia, and Camp Merrill in
Dahlonega, Georgia, before coming to Fort Drum in October 2005; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the Ranger Course, Airborne Course, Jumpmaster
Course and Warrior Leader Course among others, Staff Sergeant Jeffrey A.
Hall had two previous deployments to Afghanistan, December 2001 to April
2002, and January 2006 to May 2007; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding soldier's awards and decorations include the
Bronze Star, Purple Heart, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army
Achievement Medals, two Army Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense
Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War
on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal,
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service
Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Ranger Tab, Combat Infan-
tryman Badge, Parachutist Badge and Senior Parachutist Badge; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Jeffrey A. Hall is survived by his parents,
Charles E. and Annette C. Hall; his wife, Allison D. Hall; and his
daughter, Audrey F. Hall; and
WHEREAS, The banner of freedom will always wave over our beloved New
York and all of America, the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave;
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 gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; 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;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Jeffrey A. Hall, and to pay
tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States Army;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Staff Sergeant Jeffrey A. Hall.