Senate Resolution No. 1958

BY: Senator HINCHEY

COMMENDING Sergeant Boyd F. Allen 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 peace-time deserve a special salute from this esteemed Body; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Boyd F. Allen 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, Born and raised in Tannersville, New York, Boyd F. Allen
enlisted in the United States Army on April 8, 1943, and served
honorably with the 23rd Armored Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored
Division, during World War II; and

WHEREAS, During his service, Sgt. Boyd F. Allen participated in the
Battle of the Bulge, where his duties included the hazardous work of
clearing land mines and supporting frontline mobility and defensive
operations under active combat conditions during one of the most
critical campaigns; and

WHEREAS, For his courageous service, Boyd F. Allen was awarded the
World War II Victory Medal, the European African-Middle Eastern Service
Medal, the American Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and two
Purple Hearts for wounds sustained in combat; and

WHEREAS, Following his military service, Boyd F. Allen served as the
Greene County Superintendent of Highways for sixteen years, during a
significant period of highway expansion in the United States; he was
elected Mayor of Tannersville and later operated a surveying business
that served a wide area throughout Greene County; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Boyd F. Allen demonstrated an
enduring commitment to his community by providing guidance and
opportunities to many young citizens in Greene County as they began
their own careers; and

WHEREAS, Just days before his 99th birthday, Boyd F. Allen passed
away on January 6, 2013; and

WHEREAS, Boyd F. Allen was chosen as the recipient of the Greene
County Memorial Veteran Award for 2026; and


WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Boyd F. Allen 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 Sergeant Boyd F. Allen 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 Boyd F. Allen.