LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the life and accomplishments of
George H. Van Buskirk, 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 George H. 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, George H. Van Buskirk died on January 12, 1986; born on May
28, 1914, in Green Island, New York, he served in the United States Navy
from 1943 to 1945; and
WHEREAS, During his active duty military service, George H. Van
Buskirk was a Fireman 1st Class aboard the USS Guam; and
WHEREAS, While on active duty, George H. Van Buskirk received the
Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with two battle stars, Navy Occupation
Service Medal, China Service and Philippine Liberation Medals, and World
War II Victory Medal; and
WHEREAS, After the war, George H. Van Buskirk was employed as a
machine operator by the St. Regis Paper Company; he retired in 1974
after 30 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, George H. Van Buskirk was a member
of both the Legnard-Curtin Post American Legion and the McNulty-McCutch-
en Post of the VFW in Green Island, New York; he was also a communicant
of St. Joseph's Church in Green Island; and
WHEREAS, George H. Van Buskirk is survived by his son, Robert Van
Buskirk of Cohoes, New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and accomplishments of George H. 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 George H. Van Buskirk.