Senate Resolution No. 295

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING Charles Chandler posthumously upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
by Albany County at its Honor a Veteran Ceremony on
February 4, 2019

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 peace-time, deserve a special salute; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Charles
Chandler posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Veteran Ceremony on Monday,
February 4, 2019, at the North Albany Post No. 1610, Albany, New York;
and

WHEREAS, In June of 1993, a committee was formed by the Albany
County Veterans Bureau, known as the Albany County Honor a Veteran
Committee, created to honor a deceased Albany County veteran who served
his country in time of conflict; the Honor a Veteran Program takes place
on the first Monday of each month; and

WHEREAS, For his courageous and dedicated service to his country,
Charles Chandler will be recognized posthumously at this year's February
Honor a Veteran Ceremony; and

WHEREAS, Charles Chandler was born on July 14, 1948, in Albany, New
York; and resided at 83 Second Street; and

WHEREAS, On August 23, 1968, Charles Chandler enlisted in the United
States Army; he proudly served his country as a Combat Medic assigned to
HHT 1st Squadron 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, with the rank of
Specialist 4, in the Tay Ninh area of Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, For his courageous service during the Vietnam War;
Specialist Charles Chandler received the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart
Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam
Service Medal; and

WHEREAS, Charles Chandler died on April 18, 1969, in Tay Ninh,
Vietnam, at the age of 20; 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,
Charles Chandler 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 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 Charles Chandler posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a
Veteran Ceremony on February 4, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Charles Chandler.