Honor Veteran Charles H. Peck

Senate Resolution No. 2242 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Charles H. Peck Jr. posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Veteran Ceremony on December 2, 2019 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Charles H. Peck Jr. posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Veteran Ceremony on Monday,

December 2, 2019, at the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post No. 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, created to honor a deceased Albany County veteran who served his country in time of conflict; the Honor a Veteran Program takes place on the first Monday of each month; and WHEREAS, Charles H. Peck Jr. was born on January 8, 1926, in New Scotland, New York, the son of the late Charles and Abbie (Warner) Peck Sr.; and WHEREAS, On March 10, 1944, Charles H. Peck Jr. enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country as a Seaman First Class with the Armed Guard aboard merchant ships for the security and protection of supply transports during World War II; during the historic Battle of the Bulge, he was one of nine survivors from a ship sunk in the English Channel; and WHEREAS, For his bravery, Charles H. Peck Jr. was awarded the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service in 1946, Charles H. Peck Jr. returned to the Capital District where he owned and operated a farm in Westerlo, New York, for many years; and WHEREAS, Active in his community, Charles H. Peck Jr. was a member of the Ravena-Coeymans Sportsman Club, A & R Sportsman Club, and the Westerlo Sportsman Club; he also spent a great deal of time as a member of the New Salem Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Charles H. Peck Jr. was passionate about many things; he especially enjoyed stock car driving and trap shooting with his family; and WHEREAS, The loving husband of Blanche (Peggy) Freleigh, Charles H. Peck Jr. died at the age of 74, on November 27, 2000; he was buried with full military honors in the Western Rural Cemetery; 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, Charles H. Peck Jr. 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 Charles H. Peck Jr. posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Veteran Ceremony on December 2, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Charles H. Peck Jr.