Senate Resolution No. 5939

BY: Senator MARCHIONE

COMMENDING Kenneth A. Mochrie 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, 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 Kenneth A.
Mochrie 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, Kenneth A. Mochrie was born on December 7, 1926, in
Amsterdam, New York; and

WHEREAS, This courageous soldier served his country with great honor
as a member of the United States Navy during World War II; for his
bravery, he was awarded the Purple Heart, the World War II Victory
Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Area Campaign
Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Distinguished Cross
Medal; 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,
Kenneth A. Mochrie 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
Country; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Kenneth A. Mochrie 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 Kenneth A. Mochrie.