Senate Resolution No. 1064

BY: Senator JORDAN

COMMENDING John William Seery 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 John
William Seery 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, John William Seery was born on November 26, 1890, to John
and Bridget Seery in Catskill, New York, where he grew up and attended
school; and

WHEREAS, After moving to Philmont, New York, John William Seery
enlisted in the New York National Guard on July 20, 1917, which was
federalized by Presidential Proclamation; and

WHEREAS, Following training at Fort Niagara and Camp Wadsworth,
South Carolina, John William Seery's division arrived in France on May
11, 1918; and

WHEREAS, As a member of the American Expeditionary Force, John
William Seery saw action in Belgium at Mount Kimmel, Vierstadt Cross
Road, and the Hindenburg Line, where he was killed in action on
September 29, 1918, his final resting place being unknown; 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,
John William Seery 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 John William Seery 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 John William Seery.