Senate Resolution No. 1063

BY: Senator JORDAN

COMMENDING Guy Minkler 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, 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 Guy
Minkler 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, Guy Minkler was born to Calvin and Sara Minkler in
Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on August 22, 1891; he grew up in Philmont,
New York, where he attended the elementary course in the district
school; and

WHEREAS, Guy Minkler met and married the former Florence Coyn, and
together, they had one son, George; and

WHEREAS, In March of 1914, Guy Minkler enlisted in the United States
Army; following his initial training, he served in the Philippines,
Texas, Mexico, and Syracuse, New York; six months later, he was deployed
to France, with the 9th Infantry, 2nd Division as part of the American
Expeditionary Force during World War I; and

WHEREAS, Sergeant Guy Minkler saw action at Bouresches, Belleau
Wood, Marne, and Cheateau Thierry; he was killed in action during an
advance on July 18, 1918, and is buried in the Oise-Aisne American
Cemetery; 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,
Guy Minkler 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 Guy Minkler 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 Guy Minkler.