LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Staff Sergeant James Walrath, Jr.
as a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal by the United States Armed Forc-
es

WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant James Walrath of Hermon, New York, was awarded
the Bronze Star Medal at a ceremony held at the National Guard Armory in
Buffalo, New York in April, 2012; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to join the United
States Armed Forces in honoring Staff Sergeant James Walrath as a recip-
ient of the Bronze Star Medal; and
WHEREAS, The Bronze Star Medal is the military's fourth highest combat
award and is awarded for exceptional performance in a combat zone; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Walrath received the Bronze Star Medal for his
service with the 105th Military Police Company with whom he toured in
Iraq in 2011, and for his impeccable dedication to supporting the
soldiers on the ground as Platoon Sergeant for the 105th Military Police
Company; and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Walrath is the son of James Walrath of Dekalb,
New York, and Roberta Lehman of Hermon, New York, and graduated from
Hermon-Dekalb High School in 1985, joining the service upon graduation;
and
WHEREAS, Staff Sergeant Walrath served active duty for three years
under the 572nd Military Police Company at Fort Ritchie; in 2006,he
enlisted in the National Guard with the 107th Military Police Company
before transferring to the 105th Military Police; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his loving wife Tracey, and his
two sons, Kurtis and Gregory; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
of the men and women who have served their country in combat, and must
recognize that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who
risked their lives for their beloved Nation; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited patriotism, bravery and meritorious service,
Staff Sergeant Walrath has demonstrated his love for his country and
merits forevermore, the highest respect of his State and Nation and
deserves to be recognized, commended and thanked by the people of the
State of New York for his service and dedication; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
join the United States Armed Forces in congratulating Staff Sergeant
James Walrath, Jr., upon the occasion of his receiving the Bronze Star
Medal; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Staff Sergeant James Walrath, Jr.