Senate Resolution No. 1217

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Theodore Joseph Yund posthumously upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Albany County at its Honor-A-Veteran
Ceremony on April 3, 2017

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, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Theodore Joseph Yund posthumously upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor-A-Veteran Ceremony
on Monday, April 3, 2017, at Christian Brothers Academy in Albany, New
York; and

WHEREAS, In June of 1993, a committee was formed by the Albany
County Veterans Bureau known as the Albany County Honor-A-Veteran
Committee; the committee was formed to honor a deceased Albany County
veteran, who has served his country in time of conflict; the
Honor-A-Veteran Program takes place monthly on the first Monday of each
month; and

WHEREAS, For his courageous and dedicated service to his country,
Theodore Joseph Yund will be recognized at this year's April
Honor-A-Veteran Ceremony; and

WHEREAS, Theodore Joseph Yund, who died on September 27, 2007, at
the age of 86, served his country with honor and distinction from April
9, 1942 through November 1, 1946, as a member of the United States
Marine Corps during World War II ; and

WHEREAS, A First Lieutenant during the Battle of Iwo Jima, Theodore
Joseph Yund was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, Purple Heart Award,
WWII Victory Medal, South East Asia Service Medal and National Defense
Ribbon for his meritorious actions; 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 their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and merit
forevermore, the highest respect of their 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 Theodore Joseph Yund posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Albany County at its
Honor-A-Veteran Ceremony on April 3, 2017; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Theodore Joseph Yund.