LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ralph H. Shadic posthumously upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest
honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ralph H. Shad-
ic posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a
Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New
York State Senate, to be celebrated at the Columbia County Honor A
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on August 24, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by
resolution and is awarded to individuals who have merited special
commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of
their fellow New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 17, 1931, in Hudson, New York, Ralph H. Shadic
was the son of Homer C. and Hilda E. (Shattuck) Shadic; he attended Roe
Jan Central School in Hillsdale, New York, and, after graduating in
1950, worked as a truck driver for AC Bristol Corporation; and
WHEREAS, On February 19, 1953, Ralph H. Shadic began his service to
his country as a member of the United States Army as a Private (E-1);
following the completion of basic training, he was assigned to Clark Air
Force Base in the Philippines where he helped monitor seismic activities
for underground testing of munitions around the world; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Ralph H. Shadic completed his active military career
on January 31, 1955, at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, and was transferred to
the Army Reserves where he was honorably discharged; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his outstanding service, Ralph H. Shadic
attained the esteemed rank of Corporal and was awarded the National
Defense Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, Upon his re-entry into civilian life, Ralph H. Shadic
returned to Columbia County and his job at AC Bristol Corporation; he
soon began his own business, Shadic Builders, and worked as a carpenter
and mason for 45 years until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Ralph H. Shadic married Joan M. Salvo in Brooklyn, New York,
on September 8, 1956, and together, they were the proud parents of three
wonderful children, Pal, Christine, and Brenda; and
WHEREAS, A vital part of his community, this remarkable man was a
member of the Cadby Shutts VFW and Copake Fire Company No. 1; a Past-
President and Life Member of Community Rescue Squad and the Roe Jan
Young at Heart; a communicant of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church; and a
building inspector, Council member and on the Zoning Board of Appeals in
Copake, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ralph H. Shadic died on June 16, 2014, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Ralph H. Shadic demonstrated his love for his country and merits forev-
ermore the highest respect of his State and Nation; 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 Ralph H. Shadic posthumously upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an
individual by the New York State Senate; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Ralph H. Shadic.