LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Corporal Michael
L. Mayne of Burlington Flats, 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 Operation Enduring 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 Freedom
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 Corporal Michael L. Mayne of Burling-
ton Flats, New York, and pays tribute to his courageous actions as a
member of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, A 2006 graduate of Edmeston Central School, Corporal Michael
L. Mayne is the first service member from Otsego County to die in Iraq
during the nearly six-year-old war; and
WHEREAS, A natural born leader and first rate friend, Corporal Michael
L. Mayne joined the Boy Scouts with two friends; for his Eagle Scout
project, he dedicated poles and flags for each branch of the United
States Armed Forces on the Burlington Flats Veterans Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Michael L. Mayne also played football, basketball
and golf in high school and participated in the ski club, junior rifle
and sporterifle at the Burlington Flats Fish and Game Club; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Michael L. Mayne joined the Army a month after he
graduated from high school in 2006; before his Iraq deployment, he was
stationed at Fort Wainright, Alaska, the home base of the 1st Stryker
Brigade Combat Team of the 25th Infantry Division; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Michael L. Mayne is survived by his parents, Lee and
Cathy Mayne; his sister, Sherry Hawes and her husband, John; his grand-
mother, Lucille; great aunts and uncles: Anne and Dick Weiss, and Dawn
Hull; aunts and uncles: Dale and Iva Mayne, Dennis and Theresa Mayne,
Cindy Prill, Rich and Elaine Volpe, and Rob and Gloria Lindsay; several
cousins and their spouses: Paula, Greg, Alan and Kristen, Jason and
Robin, Brian, Adam and Dawne, Ryan, and Marley and Gavin; and many
friends, all of whom felt privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoiced in his many achievements; 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 Corporal Michael L. Mayne of Burlington
Flats, New York, and pay 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 Corporal Michael L. Mayne.