Honor Veteran Lynnard Herrington

Senate Resolution No. 73 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Lynnard William Herrington posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor-A-Veteran Ceremony on January 3rd, 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 peace-time, 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 Lynnard William Herrington posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor-A-Veteran Ceremony on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520, 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, Lynnard William Herrington was born on January 9, 1920 in Tonawanda, New York; he moved to various places throughout his life including Staten Island and Long Island before settling in Delmar, New York; and WHEREAS, This esteemed veteran, who died April 25, 2001, at the age of 81, served his country with honor and distinction from 1944, when he was deployed to Panama Island through 1946, as a member of the United States Army; and WHEREAS, A Tech Sergeant in the 161st Quartermaster Battalion, Lynnard William Herrington was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal; and WHEREAS, After completing his military service, Lynnard William Herrington was employed at the Halloran Veteran Affairs Hospital in Staten Island; he then became the administrator at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, Long Island, a position he held from

1951 until 1964; from 1964 through 1979, he served as the executive director at Albany Memorial Hospital; and WHEREAS, Active in his community, Lynnard William Herrington was a member of the Rotary, Kiwanis, Masons, Shriners, Shriners Burn Hospitals, American Hospital Association, and the YMCA; 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, Lynnard William Herrington 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 Lynnard William Herrington posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor-A-Veteran Ceremony on January 3, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Lynnard William Herrington.