Senate Resolution No. 2251

BY: Senator JORDAN

COMMENDING Elton Joseph Baldwin 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 Elton
Joseph Baldwin 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, The son of the late Elton and Anna Baldwin, Elton Joseph
Baldwin was born on August 28, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan; he attended
high school in Glens Falls, New York; and

WHEREAS, Elton Joseph Baldwin enlisted in the United States Army and
proudly served his country, from 1946 through 1951, during which time he
was stationed in Germany and France as part of a humanitarian relief
effort following World War II; he also spent time in the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, While stationed in France, Elton Joseph Baldwin met the
love of his life, Pierrette Pia Baldwin, the couple was united in
marriage on February 3, 1953; and

WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, at the rank of
Corporal, Elton Joseph Baldwin and his wife settled in Wilton, New York,
and purchased an abandoned restaurant; with hard work and determination
they turned it into the thriving landmark, The Chez Pierre Restaurant;
and

WHEREAS, Elton Joseph Baldwin supported his community in many ways;
his legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren, most of whom
continue to live in the area and make positive contributions to the
community through work, volunteerism and commitment to family; and

WHEREAS, Elton Joseph Baldwin died on November 26, 2013, at the age
of 85, he is buried at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National
Cemetery; and

WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Elton Joseph Baldwin 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 Elton Joseph Baldwin 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 Elton Joseph Baldwin.