New York J 1212: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Town of Otselic, in Chenango County

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J01212 Summary:

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06/12/2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

06/12/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 1212

BY: Senator HINCHEY

 COMMENDING Henry Wilton Hassan, 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 from this Legislative Body; and

 WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Henry
Wilton Hassan, 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 on Monday,
June 30, 2025; 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, Henry Wilton Hassan, Jr., a proud veteran of the United
States Navy and a beloved member of the Columbia County and Pittsfield
communities, has been posthumously awarded the New York State Senate
Liberty Medal for his meritorious service and lifelong commitment to the
ideals of duty, honor, and country; and

 WHEREAS, Henry Wilton Hassan, Jr. was born on January 29, 1931, in
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Henry W. Hassan, Sr. and Sarah (French)
Hassan, and was raised in Columbia County, New York, where he attended
New Lebanon Central School; and

 WHEREAS, A proud resident of East Chatham, New York, Henry Wilton
Hassan, Jr. enlisted in the United States Navy on December 26, 1950, in
Albany, New York, beginning a career of honorable service to his country
during a time of great global tension; and

 WHEREAS, After completing basic training at the Great Lakes Navy
Training Center, Seaman (E-3) Henry Hassan, Jr. was assigned to the USS
Monrovia (APA 31), a Crescent City-class attack transport, as an
Ordinary Seaman, where he contributed to the ship's operations and
maintenance as a vital part of the ship's labor force; and

 WHEREAS, Following the outbreak of hostilities in Korea, the USS
Monrovia joined the Atlantic Fleet's Amphibious Forces in the spring of
1951 to train for operations off Greenland, and beginning in December
1951, deployed annually to the Mediterranean; and

 WHEREAS, Seaman Henry Wilton Hassan, Jr. served with dedication and
distinction until his honorable discharge from the United States Navy on
October 14, 1954; in recognition of his service, he was awarded the
National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Occupation Service Medal;
and

 WHEREAS, Upon returning to Columbia County, Henry met and married
the former Geraldine Jones on November 6, 1954, in Canaan, New York;
together, they raised their six beloved children: Sharron Ann, Roger,
Henry III, Jeffrey, Eric, and Rose Marie; and

 WHEREAS, Henry Wilton Hassan, Jr. worked diligently throughout his
life, contributing to the local economy through his employment with Fawn
Ridge Feed Company in West Lebanon, New York, the Litchman Tannery, and
Berkshire Roofing in Pittsfield, Massachusetts; and

 WHEREAS, Deeply involved in his community, Henry Wilton Hassan, Jr.
was a member of the Berkshire 5 Waters C B Radio Club and the Berkshire
Hills Side Banders, a communicant of St. Stephen's Church in Pittsfield,
and an avid ballroom dancer whose joy for music brought happiness to
those around him; and

 WHEREAS, Known for his generosity, patriotism, and enduring spirit,
even after suffering a serious back injury, Henry always carried "a
twinkle in his eye," inspiring all who knew him, and instilling in his
four sons a shared pride in naval service; and

 WHEREAS, Henry Wilton Hassan, J