2011-J1375

Mourning the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Michael Lammerts of Tonawanda, New York, and paying tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the United States Army

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2011-J1375


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Staff Sergeant
Michael Lammerts of Tonawanda, 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 action in the Middle East 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, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body mourns the untimely death of Staff Sergeant Michael Lammerts of
Tonawanda, New York, and pays tribute to his courageous actions as a
member of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Michael Lammerts of Tonawanda, New York, died
on April 4, 2011, at the age of 26, while honorably serving his country
in Faryab Province, Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, A native of Tonawanda, New York, Staff Sergeant Michael
Lammerts attended both Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda High Schools;
and
WHEREAS, This courageous soldier, who was on his third tour of duty,
following two previous tours in Iraq, was assigned to 1st Battalion,
84th Field Artillery Regiment of the 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
based in Baumholder, Germany; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Michael Lammerts is survived by his loving
wife, Missy, his daughter, Savannah, and one son, Michael Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which our men and women served this country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who give of their
lives for their beloved Nation; 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 Staff Sergeant Michael Lammerts of Tonawan-
da, New York, and to 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 Staff Sergeant Michael Lammerts.

actions

  • 12 / Apr / 2011
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 13 / Apr / 2011
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 13 / Apr / 2011
    • ADOPTED

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