LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Pfc. Patrick A.
DeVoe II, of Auburn, New York, 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 action in the Middle East 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 these times of conflict
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 Pfc. Patrick A. DeVoe II, of Auburn,
New York, and pays tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the
United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Patrick DeVoe was assigned to the 40th Calvary Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) 25th Infantry Division in Fort Richard-
son, Alaska; he had been in Afghanistan for less than a month when he
gave the ultimate sacrifice while on patrol in Kandau Kalay; and
WHEREAS, A 2000 Port Byron High School graduate, Patrick DeVoe loved
collecting baseball cards and enjoyed playing goalie on youth soccer
teams and camping with his family as a youngster; he was working in
construction when he decided to enlist in the Army; and
WHEREAS, Patrick DeVoe is survived by his daughter, Jazzibell, his
girlfriend, Jennifer, his mother, Susan, his father, Patrick, his step-
mother, Karen, and his siblings, Joe, Caleb, Carmen and Cassie; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country; 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 appreciation 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 Pfc. Patrick A. DeVoe II, of Auburn, New
York, and paying 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 Patrick A. DeVoe.