Honor Deceased Veteran Miaski

Senate Resolution No. 171 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Herman W. Miaski posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on October 9, 2018 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 commend Herman W. Miaski posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony to be celebrated on Tuesday, October 9, 2018; and WHEREAS, Herman William Miaski, affectionately known as Bill, was born on February 23, 1929, in Averill Park, New York; in the early 1930s, Bill and his late parents, Helen (Leavenworth) and Anson W. Miaski, brother, Edmond W., and four sisters, Lois, Rita, Vera and Sharon moved to East Greenbush, New York; and WHEREAS, After graduation from Columbia High School in 1946, Herman W. Miaski enlisted in the United States Army on September 25, 1946, and proudly served his country during World War II; and WHEREAS, As a member of the 25th Infantry Division, 90th Field Artillery Battalion, Herman W. Miaski was stationed in Japan, where he spent time in several cities including Tokyo, Nara, Koshien, Kobe, Osaka, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Oji and Nishinomiya; and WHEREAS, An expert rifleman, Herman W. Miaski was the recipient of the World War II Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal - Japan; and WHEREAS, After three years of active duty, Herman W. Miaski served as an Army reservist until his honorable discharge on December 2, 1952; and WHEREAS, Herman W. Miaski returned to his hometown and worked in various capacities through the years including mason, general contractor and truck driver; from June of 1975 until December of 2005, he was employed as a carpenter with the Engineering Department of Albany Memorial Hospital; and WHEREAS, Herman W. Miaski was also the co-owner of Garfield Tree Farm in Stephentown, New York; in this capacity, he sold Christmas trees to the residents of the Capital Region for almost three decades; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his community, Herman W. Miaski was a faithful member of the Greenbush Reformed Church and served as a volunteer fireman for the town of East Greenbush in the 1950s; and WHEREAS, An avid baseball fan, Herman W. Miaski played in the Albany Twilight League for several years, and during the 1970s, he played softball; he was also an exceptional bowler and enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, whether it was hunting or fishing, taking photographs, or simply reading a good historical book or magazine; and WHEREAS, Herman W. Miaski died on June 7, 2010, at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, Herman W. Miaski is survived by his loving wife, the former Barbara Popiel; one devoted son, Anson William Miaski; and two treasured grandsons, Ryan Anson and Adam William; 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 commend Herman W. Miaski upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on October 9, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Herman W. Miaski.