Senate Resolution No. 2249

BY: Senator THOMAS

COMMENDING Sergeant Peter C. Brock 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 Sergeant
Peter C. Brock 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, Peter C. Brock proudly served his country as a member of
the United States Marine Corps as an Infantryman from 1966 to 1968,
during which time he was wounded twice in battle; he achieved the rank
of Sergeant before being Honorably Discharged; and

WHEREAS, For his courageous service during the Vietnam War, Sergeant
Peter C. Brock was awarded two Purple Hearts; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Sergeant Peter C. Brock has been a dedicated member of the
Levittown American Legion Post No. 1711 for 31 years; and

WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Sergeant Peter C. Brock 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 Sergeant Peter C. Brock 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 Sergeant Peter C. Brock.