Honor Robert R. Gordon Jr.

Senate Resolution No. 914 BY: Senator JORDAN COMMENDING Robert R. Gordon Jr. 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; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Robert R. Gordon Jr. 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, to be celebrated at the Rensselaer County Honor a Deceased Veteran Program on Monday, June 10,

2019; 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, Robert R. Gordon Jr. was born on November 8, 1948, in Troy, New York, the son of the late Robert R. Gordon Sr. and Joyce F. (Roberts) Gordon; he attended Troy High School, graduating with the Class of 1966, and went on to earn a degree from Siena College in 1970; and WHEREAS, On August 25, 1973, Robert R. Gordon Jr. and the former Patricia Howard were united in marriage in Troy; and WHEREAS, Robert R. Gordon Jr. proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1970 until 1972; he went on to serve in the National Guard, retiring in 2008; and WHEREAS, For his courageous service during the Vietnam War, Robert R. Gordon Jr. was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; and WHEREAS, In addition to his military career, Robert R. Gordon Jr. worked as a Classification and Payroll Specialist for the New York State Department of Civil Services, retiring in 2003, after more than 30 years of dedicated service; and WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Robert R. Gordon Jr. was a

69, and is buried at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, New York; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his brother, Bruce, and sister , Cecelia, Robert R. Gordon Jr. is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter, Heather; siblings, William (Karen), Roselyn (late Joseph), Kathleen (William), Janice, Gary (late Linda), Kevin (Kelly) and John; and four aunts, Sandy, Gerri, Lorraine and Louise; as well as several 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 his patriotism both at home and abroad, Robert R. Gordon 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 Robert R. Gordon Jr. 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 Robert R. Gordon Jr.