Senate Resolution No. 2205

BY: Senator JORDAN

COMMENDING Harold W. Krambeck 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 Harold W.
Krambeck 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 Columbia County Honor a
Veteran Ceremony on Monday, October 21, 2019; 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, Harold Wayne Krambeck was born on September 25, 1929, to
Harry and Dorothy (Tietz) Krambeck in Moline, Illinois; he was raised in
East Moline and is a graduate of United Township High School, Class of
1947; while attending school, he worked at John Deere Harvester; and

WHEREAS, On August 4, 1948, Harold W. Krambeck entered the United
States Army in Rock Island, Illinois; following basic training, he was
trained as a light weapons infantryman where he was a qualified expert
with the M-1 Rifle; and

WHEREAS, Harold W. Krambeck was assigned to Company A, 3rd Infantry
at Fort Myers, Virginia, which was known as the "Old Guard" and is the
Army's official ceremonial unit, escort to the President, and provides
security for Washington, DC; it is the oldest active-duty infantry unity
in the United States Army, having served our Nation since 1784; and

WHEREAS, While serving in this famed unit, Harold W. Krambeck was
promoted to Private First Class on July 15, 1949, and again to Corporal
on October 3, 1950; and

WHEREAS, Corporal Harold W. Krambeck served as a Sentinel, Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier with Company E, 3d Infantry Regiment and was
authorized to wear the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification
Badge, as a permanent part of his uniform; and

WHEREAS, On June 15, 1952, Corporal Harold W. Krambeck was honorably
discharged at Fort Myers; and

WHEREAS, Harold W. Krambeck married Elizabeth Altermer while serving
in the Armed Services; together, they raised two wonderful sons, Wayne
and Ronnie; in the summer of 1977, Harold was married again to Viola
Alger in a private ceremony in Hudson, New York; and


WHEREAS, He worked as a mechanic with the Universal Match Factory,
in Hudson, before retiring after 32 years of devoted service; and

WHEREAS, Active in his community, Harold W. Krambeck was a member of
the American Legion Post No. 184 for 34 years, where, for several years,
he served as its Commander; and

WHEREAS, Harold W. Krambeck died on November 13, 2018, at the age of
88; he was interned in Cedar Park Cemetery, in Hudson, presided by an
honor guard from his former unit; and

WHEREAS, In addition to his two sons, Harold W. Krambeck is survived
by his wife, Viola; and five step-children, Sharon, Mike, David, Dennis
and Cindy; as well as several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; 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,
Harold W. Krambeck 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 Harold W. Krambeck 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 Harold W. Krambeck.