Honor Ronald J. Welsh

until his discharge from active duty in 1978; he then entered the

National Guard, where he served until 1997; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Ronald J. Welsh held the positions

of Fire Team Leader and Squad Leader/Combat Military Police Operations;

from December 18, 1990, through November 3, 1991, Ronald served in the

Gulf War and Desert Storm; and

WHEREAS, For his meritorious service, Ronald J. Welsh was the

recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the Army Service

Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Medal, NCO

Professional Development Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal w/bronze

service star, Army Lapel Button and Expert Badge (Rifle); and

WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, Ronald J.

Welsh held the title of Logistic Chief for the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA) out of New York City; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to his fellow veterans, Ronald J. Welsh was an

active part of the Lansingburgh VFW where he participated in numerous

community events and could always bring a smile to others during group

therapy; and

WHEREAS, When he was not working or helping someone, Ronald J. Welsh

enjoyed traveling and spending time outdoors whether it was camping or

gardening; he also adored his beloved cats and liked to have fun playing

board games or hunting for toys and sports memorabilia; and

WHEREAS, Ronald J. Welsh died on April 2, 2018, at the age of 60;

and

WHEREAS, Ronald J. Welsh is survived by his wife of 17 years,

Sandra; four children, Rondene (Ernest) Cannon III, Ronald John Welsh

Jr., Jeffrey (Amy) Welsh and Jason Welsh; eight grandchildren, Ernest

IV, Nautica, Ryan, Krystal, Joshua, Audrey, Amelia and Owen; one

great-granddaughter, Genisus; two brothers, Chris (Mike) and Joseph

(Diane) and one sister, Midge; and several nieces and nephews as well as

his feline babies, Nicholas, Cricket and Ranger; 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,

Ronald J. Welsh 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 Ronald J. Welsh 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 Ronald J. Welsh.