Senate Resolution No. 776

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING Clinton J. Winnie posthumously upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran
Ceremony on May 13, 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 peacetime, deserve a special salute; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Clinton J.
Winnie posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran
Ceremony to be celebrated on Monday, May 13, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Clinton John Winnie was born on July 3, 1929, in Albany,
New York, the son of the late Clinton E. and Catherine M. (McCarthy)
Winnie; he attended Albany High School before enlisting in the United
States Army on February 9, 1951; and

WHEREAS, This brave soldier proudly served his country as a member
of Company B 43rd Engineer Construction Battalion; and

WHEREAS, For his courageous service during the Korean War, Clinton
J. Winnie was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service
Stars, United Nations Service Medal and Merit Unit Commendation; and

WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service on January 24,
1953, Clinton J. Winnie and the former Anne I. Bond were united in
marriage on September 17, 1955; and

WHEREAS, Clinton J. Winnie was a truck driver for Hudson Valley
Paper Company for nine years; he went on to serve as an exterminator for
Linindoll's Pest Control in Albany for 17 years, before retiring in
1994; and

WHEREAS, Active in his community, Clinton J. Winnie was a member of
the American Legion Melvin Roads Post No. 1231 and A.A.R.P.; and

WHEREAS, Clinton J. Winnie died on August 11, 1997, at the age of
68, and is buried at Capital City Cemetery in East Greenbush, New York;
he leaves behind two surviving sons, Michael and Steven, as well as nine
grandchildren, Walter, Michelle, Stephanie, Shelly, Shannon, Steven,
Shawn, Shane and Sawyer; 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,
Clinton J. Winnie 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 Clinton J. Winnie posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on May 13, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Clinton J. Winnie.