Honor Deceased Veteran Miaski

Senate Resolution No. 18 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Edmond 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 Edmond 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, Born to the late Helen E. (Leavenworth) and Anson W. Miaski on August 7, 1937, in Rensselaer, New York, Edmond Walter Miaski graduated from Columbia High School in 1955; and WHEREAS, Edmond W. Miaski enlisted in the United States Army on June

1968, Edmond W. Miaski returned to his hometown and worked as a mechanical draftsman specializing in historical restoration; and WHEREAS, An avid outdoorsman, Edmond W. Miaski was the co-owner of Garfield Tree Farm in Stephentown, New York, which contained a 40-acre man-made lake stocked with fresh water fish and surrounded by natural habitation, forestry and Christmas trees; and WHEREAS, Edmond W. Miaski died on July 3, 2017, at the age of 79; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his brother, Herman W. Miaski, and his sister, Vera L. Fowler, Edmond W. Miaski is survived by his three sisters, Lois M. Clifford, Rita G. Buhl and Sharon B. Evans; and numerous nieces and nephews; 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 Edmond 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 Edmond W. Miaski.