LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Specialist Randall
R.C. Landstedt, 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 Specialist Randall R.C. Landstedt, and
pays tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States
Army; and
WHEREAS, A 10th Mountain Division soldier from Fort Drum, Specialist
Randall R.C. Landstedt died in Crestview, Florida on April 6, 2010 at
the age of 22; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Randall R.C. Landstedt of Pollack Pines, Califor-
nia served as an infantryman with the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regi-
ment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team; 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry);
and
WHEREAS, Specialist Randall R.C. Landstedt joined the Army in April
2007 and arrived at Fort Drum in September 2007; he deployed to Afghan-
istan with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team from November 2009 to January
2010; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Randall R.C. Landstedt's awards and decorations
include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service
Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon,
and the NATO Medal; and
WHEREAS, Specialist Randall R.C. Landstedt is survived by his mother,
Joanne Landstedt, and his father, Daniel Landstedt; 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 Specialist Randall R.C. Landstedt, and to
pay tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States
Army; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Specialist Randall R.C. Landstedt.