LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Sergeant Terry J.
Lynch, 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 Sergeant Terry J. Lynch, and pays
tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States Army;
and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Terry J. Lynch, a 10th Mountain Division soldier,
died on June 29, 2009, at the age of 22, in a roadside bomb attack in
Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Terry J. Lynch was a cavalry scout of Shepherd,
Montana; he deployed with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team in January in
support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and served in 3rd Battalion, 71st
Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light
Infantry); and
WHEREAS, He joined the United States Army in July of 2005, and arrived
at Fort Drum in November of that same year; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding soldier's awards and decorations include the
Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct
Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/2
Bronze Stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned
Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas
Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, and Combat Action Badge; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his mother, Sergeant Terry J. Lynch is
survived by his father, Charles H. Lynch; 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 Sergeant Terry J. Lynch, 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 Sergeant Terry J. Lynch.