Senate Resolution No. 5923

BY: Senator MARCHIONE

COMMENDING Edmond W. Miaski 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 commend Edmond W.
Miaski 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

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, Edmond Walter Miaski was born on August 7, 1937; he began
his military service as a member of the United States Army on June 26,
1962; and

WHEREAS, Edmond W. Miaski served his country during the Vietnam War
and trained as a radio operator, a repairman, and a sharpshooter; this
brave soldier was honorably discharged from the United States Army on
June 25, 1965; and

WHEREAS, Edmond W. Miaski died on July 3, 2017, and is buried in
Memory Gardens in Colonie, New York; and

WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Edmond W. Miaski 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
commend Edmond W. Miaski 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 Edmond W. Miaski.