Honor Liberty Medal to Grant

Senate Resolution No. 2366 BY: Senator TEDISCO COMMENDING Revere A. Grant 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 Revere A. Grant 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, Revere A. Grant will be honored for his dedicated and heroic service at the Saratoga County Honor our Deceased Veterans Ceremony on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Ballston Spa, New York; and WHEREAS, During his service in the United States Army which began on

January 17, 1942, Revere "Gere" A. Grant, achieved the esteemed rank of Technician Fifth Grade; and WHEREAS, Revere A. Grant was honorably discharged from the military on September 15, 1945, at Fort Dix, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, Two years after the completion of his admirable and noble service to the U.S. Army, Revere A. Grant married his beloved wife, Virginia, on September 21, 1947; and WHEREAS, Post-service, Revere A. Grant worked at Republic Steel in Port Henry, New York for three years; he later retired from the International Paper Company of Corinth, New York in 1977, becoming an honored member of the company's Quarter Century Club - a recognition reserved for those who worked 25 or more years at the company; and WHEREAS, Ever active in his community, Revere A. Grant was the Town of Hadley tax collector from 1978-1986; further, this notable veteran volunteered as a member of the Port Henry Fire Department and gave of his time in association with the Lake Luzerne Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Revere A. Grant died on October 15, 1986, at the age of 74; 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, Revere A. Grant 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 Revere A. Grant 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 Revere A. Grant.