LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Hector Goldman 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, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Hector Goldman
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, Hector Goldman valiantly served on the front lines in Germany
from 1942 to 1945, as a member of the United States Army's 102nd Infan-
try Division during the Second World War; and
WHEREAS, During his 27 months overseas, Hector Goldman served as both
a Bodyguard and Interpreter for General Keating; he also helped Jewish
concentration camp refugees whom he and some of his fellow soldiers
discovered barracked in a German school building; and
WHEREAS, Hector Goldman was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat
Infantry Badge for his distinguished military service; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Hector Goldman demonstrated his love for his country and merits forever-
more 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
honor Hector Goldman 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 tran-
smitted to Hector Goldman.