LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the life and accomplishments of Edgar
W. Van Buskirk, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his communi-
ty

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 Edgar W. Van Buskirk will be honored on Monday,
April 6, 2009, at the Albany County "Honor a Veteran Ceremony" to be
held at the County Cahill Room, in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Edgar W. Van Buskirk of Cohoes, New York, died on July 2,
1988; born on January 21, 1919, in Green Island, New York, he served in
the United States Army from April 10, 1943 to February 15, 1946; and
WHEREAS, During his active duty military service, Edgar W. Van Buskirk
was an airplane and engine mechanic and held the rank of Sergeant with
the 396th Bomb GP/594th Bomb Squadron in the Army Air Force; and
WHEREAS, While on active duty, Edgar W. Van Buskirk received the Amer-
ican Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal;
and
WHEREAS, After the war, Edgar W. Van Buskirk was employed as a tool-
maker in the small motor department at General Electric in Schenectady,
New York; he retired from GE in 1980 after 38 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Edgar W. Van Buskirk was a member of
the American Legion Post of Waterford, New York and the Colonie Elks; he
was a communicant of St. Michael's Church in Cohoes, New York; and
WHEREAS, Edgar W. Van Buskirk is survived by his wife, Mildred; by his
brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Eleanor Van Buskirk; and by his
brother-in-law, Samuel Ouimet and sister-in-law, Ann Ouimet; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and accomplishments of Edgar W. Van Buskirk, 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 Edgar W. Van Buskirk.