Senate Resolution No. 3494

BY: Senator MARCHIONE

HONORING Theodore H. Rustin 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
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and

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 peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Theodore H.
Rustin 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 presented at the Rensselaer County
Honor-A-Deceased-Veteran Ceremony; 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 October 12, 1940, in Glens Falls, New York,
Theodore H. Rustin proudly served his country with honor and
distinction as a member of the United States Navy aboard the USS
Saratoga CVA-60 from December 12, 1957 to November 9, 1960; and

WHEREAS, Theodore H. Rustin and Ruth Bowen were united in marriage
on July 11, 1959, and together they raised three children; he worked at
Behr Manning in Watervliet, New York, before running his own heavy
equipment business in Florida; and

WHEREAS, Theodore H. Rustin died on March 7, 2016; he is survived by
his loving wife of 56 years, Ruth; three children, Ruth Ellen (Ray),
Terry Ann (Joseph) and Theodore Hale (Kandace); four grandchildren, Amy,
Joely, Ryan and Gwendolyn; one great-grandchild, Alyssa; three brothers,
Irvin (Carm), Thomas (Dawn) and John (Carolyn); two sisters, Ellen
(Paul) and Phyllis; and his loved and honored best friend, Wallace; 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 his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Theodore H. Rustin demonstrated his love for his country and merits
forevermore, 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 Theodore H. Rustin 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
transmitted to the family of Theodore H. Rustin.