Senate Resolution No. 778

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING Robert R. Gordon Sr. posthumously upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on June 10, 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 Robert R.
Gordon Sr. 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, June 10, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Robert R. Gordon Sr. was born on June 2, 1927, in Troy, New
York, the son of the late Edward and Roselyn (O'Neil) Gordon; he
attended Troy Public Schools; and

WHEREAS, On April 5, 1945, Robert R. Gordon Sr. enlisted in the
United States Navy and proudly served his country as a Fireman First
Class aboard the USS Vincennes; and

WHEREAS, For his courageous service during World War II, Robert R.
Gordon Sr. was awarded the American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal
and Victory Medal; and

WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service on August 1,
1946, Robert R. Gordon Sr. and the former Joyce Roberts were united in
marriage in December of 1947, in Troy; and

WHEREAS, Robert R. Gordon Sr. spent his illustrious career in the
heater core department at Ford Motor Company in Green Island, New York,
until his retirement; and

WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Robert R. Gordon Sr. was
active in the Central Little League for many years and was honored with
the league's Edgar Sousis Award during its 1988 Opening Day Ceremonies;
and

WHEREAS, In addition, he was a member of the Troy Lodge of Elks and
a communicant of St. Patrick's Church; and

WHEREAS, Robert R. Gordon Sr. died on May 25, 1988, at the age of
60, and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Troy; he leaves behind seven
surviving children, William, Gary, Kevin, John, Lyn, Kathy and Janice;
as well as 13 grandchildren and eight great-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,
Robert R. Gordon Sr. 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 Robert R. Gordon Sr. posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on June 10, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Robert R. Gordon Sr.