LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Amy
Seyboth Tirador, and paying tribute to her courageous actions as a
member of the United States Army

WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body mourns the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Amy Seyboth Tirador and
pays tribute to her courageous actions as a member of the United States
Army; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Amy Seyboth Tirador, 29, of Colonie, New York,
gave the ultimate sacrifice on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, in Iraq; a
1998 graduate of Colonie Central High School, she was working as an
Arabic-speaking interrogator on her second tour of duty at the time of
her death; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Amy Seyboth Tirador was a member of the
National Honor Society and a Regents graduate at Colonie, finishing her
four years of study with a 90 average and ranking 59th in a class of 384
students; she studied Spanish through Level 6, took college-level
economics through Hudson Valley Community College, was a member of the
school Key Club and a four-year member of the school band; in addition,
she played trumpet in the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Amy Seyboth Tirador enlisted in the United
States Army in 1999, and had lived in the state of Washington for the
last few years; she met her husband, Mickey, also serving in Iraq, while
serving in the Army in Germany, and they were married two years ago; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably during Operation Iraqi Freedom,
deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Amy Seyboth Tirador is survived by her
husband, Mickey, her parents, and her younger brother and sister; 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 Staff Sergeant Amy Seyboth Tirador, and to
pay tribute to her courageous actions as a member of the United States
Army; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Staff Sergeant Amy Seyboth Tirador.