LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Staff Sergeant
Cody R. Anderson, 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 Iraqi Freedom
and Operation Enduring Freedom, 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 Cody R. Anderson, and
pays tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States
Army; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Cody R. Anderson, a 10th Mountain Division
Soldier, died in Watertown, New York on January 14, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Cody R. Anderson, 26, of Lachine, Michigan,
served as an infantryman with the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry); he
joined the Army in October 2004 and came to Fort Drum in October 2008;
and
WHEREAS, He deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Octo-
ber 2006 to November 2007 and in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
from January to November 2009; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Cody R. Anderson's awards and decorations
include the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement
Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghan-
istan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon,
Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infan-
tryman Badge, and the Parachutist Badge; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Cody R. Anderson is survived by his father,
Marshall Anderson, and his mother, Lori Anderson; 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 Cody R. Anderson, 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 Cody R. Anderson.