LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Korean War veteran Don
Kampfer

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay proper trib-
ute to individuals of great character whose lives exemplify the highest
ideals of humanity; and
WHEREAS, Town of Poughkeepsie resident Don Kampfer died doing what he
liked to do best, volunteering with his fellow veterans; he died on
Sunday, February 20, 2011, at the Walkway Over the Hudson during a cere-
mony to replace the American flag that flies on the bridge; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Pleasant Valley American Legion Post 739, Don
Kampfer was helping a fellow veteran fold the flag that had been taken
down when he died; and
WHEREAS, Don Kampfer participated regularly in the monthly ceremony to
replace the flag on the Walkway; he was among six members of the Pleas-
ant Valley American Legion Post on the Walkway and was also joined by
members of Highland's Veterans of Foreign Wars; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Don Kampfer also was active in food
drives benefiting the Food Pantry at Castle Point Veterans Adminis-
tration Hospital in Fishkill; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, Don Kampfer 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 Korean War veteran Don Kampfer; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Don Kampfer.