Senate Resolution No. 624

BY: Senator JORDAN

COMMENDING James E. Bradley 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; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend James E.
Bradley 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 celebrated at the Rensselaer County Honor a
Deceased Veteran Program on Monday, July 8, 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, James E. Bradley was born on October 8, 1927, in Troy, New
York, the son of the late William F. and Margaret C. (Powers) Bradley;
he attended La Salle Institute, graduating with the Class of 1945; and

WHEREAS, On August 14, 1945, James E. Bradley enlisted in the United
States Navy and proudly served his country as a seaman first class; and

WHEREAS, For his courageous service during World War II, James E.
Bradley was awarded the American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal
and Victory Medal; and

WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service on July 30,
1946, James E. Bradley and the former Mary Blanche "Bea" Kelly were
united in marriage on May 7, 1949, at St. Joseph's Church in Troy, New
York; and

WHEREAS, James E. Bradley was the owner and operator of James E.
Bradley & Sons Plumbing and Heating Company in Troy for 50 years,
retiring in 1991; and

WHEREAS, Active in his community, James E. Bradley was a member of
the Colonie Elks Lodge, a former 10-year member of the Ballston Spa
Country Club, and a former 30-year member and board member of Wolfert's
Roost Country Club; he was also a member of Local 7 of the Plumbers and
Steamfitters Union for five decades; and

WHEREAS, James E. Bradley was a communicant of Our Lady of the
Assumption Church in Latham, as well as a member of the Latham Council,
Knights of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, James E. Bradley died on April 10, 2001, at the age of 73,
and he is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands, New York; and


WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Bea, James E. Bradley is survived
by two sons, James Jr. and Brian; four daughters, Kristine, Mary Lynn,
Elaine and Kelly; a brother, E. Powers Bradley; and 17 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,
James E. Bradley 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 James E. Bradley 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 James E. Bradley.