LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Larry J. Turner upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition as a distinguished Veteran on June
10, 2014

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's
freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peace-
time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Larry J.
Turner upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition as a
distinguished Veteran, to be celebrated on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at
the Albany County Office Building, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The dedication and sacrifices of our military personnel
ensure our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of
democracy, and is a defender of liberty for peoples throughout the
world; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Albany, New York, Larry J. Turner served in the
United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 1971; following basic training
and battalion training he deployed to Vietnam from July of 1970 until
June of 1971; it was at this time that Da Nang was the scene of some of
the most intense fighting of the war; and
WHEREAS, Larry J. Turner valiantly served in Counter Offensive Phase
Seven, and was subsequently awarded the National Defense Service Medal,
Veteran Service Medal with Bronze, Rifle Marksman Badge, and the Vietnam
Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Larry J. Turner was decorated with the Marine
Corps League Medal, the Detachment Recruiter Medal, and the Detachment
Staff Medal presented by the Marine Corps League; he is also the proud
recipient of the Value Award for Human Services; and
WHEREAS, Active within his community, Larry J. Turner is a member of
the Marine Corps League, the William Dale O'Brien Detachment, and Ameri-
can Legion Post 1520; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and merit
forevermore, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to express its gratitude to the men and women of the United States
Armed Forces for their tremendous sacrifices made for our Nation and for
the benefit of all Americans; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and
thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Larry J. Turner upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as a distinguished Veteran on June 10, 2014; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Larry J. Turner.