Honor Baldwin with Liberty Medal

Senate Resolution No. 2251 BY: Senator JORDAN COMMENDING Elton Joseph Baldwin 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 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 from this Legislative Body; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Elton Joseph Baldwin 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 WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by Resolution and is awarded to individuals who have merited special commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of their fellow New Yorkers; and WHEREAS, The son of the late Elton and Anna Baldwin, Elton Joseph Baldwin was born on August 28, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan; he attended high school in Glens Falls, New York; and WHEREAS, Elton Joseph Baldwin enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country, from 1946 through 1951, during which time he was stationed in Germany and France as part of a humanitarian relief effort following World War II; he also spent time in the Korean War; and WHEREAS, While stationed in France, Elton Joseph Baldwin met the love of his life, Pierrette Pia Baldwin, the couple was united in marriage on February 3, 1953; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, at the rank of Corporal, Elton Joseph Baldwin and his wife settled in Wilton, New York, and purchased an abandoned restaurant; with hard work and determination they turned it into the thriving landmark, The Chez Pierre Restaurant; and WHEREAS, Elton Joseph Baldwin supported his community in many ways; his legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren, most of whom continue to live in the area and make positive contributions to the community through work, volunteerism and commitment to family; and WHEREAS, Elton Joseph Baldwin died on November 26, 2013, at the age of 85, he is buried at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery; and WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad, Elton Joseph Baldwin 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 Elton Joseph Baldwin 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 Elton Joseph Baldwin.