LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the life and accomplishments of
Thomas W. Spaulding, 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 Thomas W. Spaulding will be honored on Monday, June
7, 2010, at the Albany County "Honor a Veteran Ceremony," to be held at
the Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520; and
WHEREAS, Thomas W. Spaulding of Cohoes, New York, died on March 24,
2001; born on October 16, 1939, in Port Chester, New York, he served
overseas in the United States Army from 1956 to 1964; and
WHEREAS, During his active duty military service, Thomas W. Spaulding
served as a SP-4 in the 165 Signal Company as a Headquarters Company
Supply Clerk; he received the Good Conduct and National Defense medals,
and was an Expert Rifleman; and
WHEREAS, After his military service, Thomas W. Spaulding was a Class 1
truck driver at the Surplus Chemical Company in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Thomas W. Spaulding was a life
member of American Legion Post 1489 in Wynantskill, a member of the
Military Vehicle Preservation Society and a life member of the Tri-Coun-
ty Council of Vietnam Veterans; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Thomas W. Spaulding was a life member of the NRA
and a member of the Bailey Mountain Fish and Game Club; and
WHEREAS, Thomas W. Spaulding is survived by his wife, Glenda Shatraw
Spaulding, and by his granddaughter, Victoria Nelson; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and accomplishments of Thomas W. Spaulding, distin-
guished 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 Thomas W. Spaulding.