LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Marine Lance
Corporal Timothy G. Serwinowski of North Tonawanda, New York, and paying
tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States
Marine Corps

WHEREAS, The State of New York rightly pays tribute to its brave sons
and daughters who have made the ultimate sacrifice on the battlefield;
and
WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body mourns the untimely death of Marine Lance Corporal Timothy G.
Serwinowski, a native of North Tonawanda, New York, Niagara County, and
pays tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States
Marine Corps; this brave Marine was killed during a sniper attack while
on patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on Sunday, June 20, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Serwinowski, who was 21-years-old, was a
member of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division,
based out of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Timothy G. Serwinowski had one
month remaining in a deployment that began last winter; he took great
pride in his service with the Marines and was pleased to be serving
"with the best"; and
WHEREAS, The heroism of a soldier like Lance Corporal Serwinowski is
beyond measure, and his death bespeaks of his ultimate and steadfast
commitment to serving the people of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Timothy G. Serwinowski was a 2007 graduate of
North Tonawanda High School, where he was wide receiver and safety on
the Lumberjacks Varsity Football Team; he attended Niagara County Commu-
nity College for one year prior to enlisting in the Marine Corps in May
of 2008; and
WHEREAS, Timothy G. Serwinowski, who enjoyed singing and playing the
guitar, was widely known and liked by his peers in school for his quiet
leadership by example, his sense of humor, and his friendliness; and
WHEREAS, Lance Corporal Timothy G. Serwinowski is survived by parents,
Sally and James Urban, and Phillip Serwinowski and Lori Rivera; two
sisters, Emily and Kate Serwinowski; one half-brother, Rory Serwinowski;
two stepbrothers, David and James Urban; and one stepsister, Kelsey
Urban; 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 Marine Lance Corporal Timothy G. Serwinowski
of North Tonawanda, New York, and pay tribute to his courageous actions
as a member of the United States Marine Corps; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed be trans-
mitted to the family of Marine Lance Corporal Timothy G. Serwinowski.