LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing and honoring United States Marine
Corps Sergeant Mark A. Bradley

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize and
honor the courage and bravery of those members of the United States
Armed Forces who have lost their lives while carrying out missions as
part of Operation Enduring Freedom, to 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to mourn
the untimely death of Sergeant Mark A. Bradley, who died June 16, 2011,
as a result of injuries he received in action in Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, A native of Cuba, New York, Mark A. Bradley joined the United
States Marine Corps following his graduation from Cuba-Rushford High
School in 2003; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Mark A. Bradley proudly served his country as a
member of the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment of the 2nd Marine Divi-
sion of the II Marine Expeditionary Force based at Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated Marine, Sergeant Mark A. Bradley fulfilled a
lifelong dream of serving as a sniper; he completed training as a sniper
in December 2010, and was deployed to Afghanistan on March 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, During his service as a U.S. Marine, Mark A. Bradley served
five tours of duty, his most recent tour in Afghanistan, serving in the
Helmand Province; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Mark A. Bradley was a decorated U.S. Marine, receiv-
ing the Marine Corps' Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal,
the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great Empire State must never forget the
courage with which members of the United States Armed Forces have served
this great nation, and must recognize and honor the sacrifice of their
lives to achieve peace and freedom; 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 beneficiaries of those who give
their lives, leaving their families behind, express our appreciation and
eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and courageous acts; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly honor
members of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in
military service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of Sergeant Mark A. Bradley, and to express
deepest condolences to his family; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Sergeant Mark A. Bradley.