LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Michael H. Kline, distin-
guished 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, Michael H. Kline of Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, died on
Thursday, March 17, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Michael H. Kline distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, A former Administrator at Cornwall Hospital, Michael H. Kline
honorably served his country for 30 years as a member of the United
States Army Medical Corps; and
WHEREAS, Master Sergeant Michael H. Kline was a veteran of World War
II and served as a paratrooper/combat medic during the Normandy (D-Day)
Invasion, the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge) and the Victory/Occupation
of Germany; and
WHEREAS, During the Korean Conflict, Michael H. Kline served as an
advisor to the Republic of Korea Medical Service and the NCOIC of the
Third Field Hospital (MASH) in the former Republic of Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Michael H. Kline's military decorations included the Silver
Star, the Bronze Star for Valor with Oak Leaf cluster, the Purple Heart
with Oak Leaf cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commenda-
tion Medal with four Oak Leaf clusters, various campaign medals, the
Senior Combat Medical badge, Paratrooper Wings, and Combat Helicopter
Crew wings; and
WHEREAS, Michael H. Kline's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A congregant of St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Michael H.
Kline was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 353, the Mili-
tary Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 1782, Our Lady of Fatima, the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Knights of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his loving wife, Bernadette Kline, Michael H.
Kline is survived by his children, Jane (Jim) Deierlein, Jack (Sarah)
Kline, Jim (Mary Ann) Kline; four grandchildren, Robyn, Amanda, Jason
and Sally B.; and two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Michael; and
WHEREAS. Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Michael H. Kline leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Michael H. Kline, distinguished 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 Michael H. Kline.