Honor William P. Wade

Senate Resolution No. 2673 BY: Senator MARCHIONE HONORING William P. Wade 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, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and 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 Legislative Body; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor William P. Wade 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, William P. Wade was born to William J. and Julia M. Wade on

November 2, 1922, in Troy, New York; he attended St. Michael's in South Troy, and Troy High School; and WHEREAS, William P. Wade proudly served his country as a Radioman Second Class aboard the USS SC-1319 in the United States Navy during World War II; and WHEREAS, For his courageous military service, William P. Wade was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 stars, the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with 3 stars, the American Theater Ribbon, the Victory Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal; and WHEREAS, On November 25, 1945, William P. Wade married the former Bernice D. Walsh at St. Francis Church in Troy, New York; together, the couple raised two children, Thomas W. Wade and Edward J. Wade; they were later blessed with five grandchildren, Sheila, Kristin, William P. II, Matthew and Timothy; and WHEREAS, After his discharge on January 6, 1946, William P. Wade returned to his hometown and worked for the New York Telephone Company; he was elected to the position of Rensselaer County Commissioner of Social Services in 1965, a title he held for two years; and WHEREAS, From January 1, 1970, until his death at the age of 47, on

August 4, 1970, he served as the proprietor of Wade's Wine Shop; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his fellow veterans, William P. Wade was a vital member of the American Legion; he also supported youth baseball, and bowled on a league; and WHEREAS, William P. Wade was a faithful congregant of St. Mary's Church in East Greenbush, New York, and was a participant of the Holy Name Society; 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, William P. Wade 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 honor William P. Wade 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 William P. Wade.