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NY J02891
Resolution
Status
12/22/2022
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Stec
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AI Summary
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Commends Lance Corporal Gregory T. Lee for receiving the Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate
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Recognizes Lee's service in the United States Marine Corps, including deployment to Vietnam in September 1968 with Co K, 3rd Marine Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division
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Notes Lee was seriously injured in a mortar explosion on May 8, 1969 in Quang Nam Province during Operation Oklahoma Hills, resulting in amputation of one arm, and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal and other military decorations
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Honors Lee's post-military contributions including federal civilian employment at Plattsburgh Air Force Base (1970-1991), community organizing for veteran associations (DAV, VFW, American Legion), completion of an associate's degree in Parks and Recreation at Clinton Community College with honors, and extensive volunteer work with Honor Flight Plattsburgh
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Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Lance Corporal Gregory T. Lee
Legislative Description
Commending Lance Corporal Gregory T. Lee 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
Last Action
ADOPTED
12/22/2022