New York J 804: Commending Andrew P. Doro 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

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J00804 Summary:

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04/29/2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

04/29/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 804

BY: Senator HINCHEY

 COMMENDING Andrew P. Doro 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 Andrew P.
Doro 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, Andrew Peter Doro, affectionately known as Andy, was born
on April 1, 1945, in the Bronx, New York, to the late Andrew Doro and
Anna (Hornacek) Doro; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew P. Doro courageously served his country as a First
Lieutenant in the United States Army, beginning his military career in
1965, serving as Executive Officer of Basic Training at Fort Ord,
California, and later being deployed to Vietnam in 1967, where he
demonstrated exceptional leadership in combat, pacification, and
intelligence operations; and

 WHEREAS, During his service in Vietnam, Andrew P. Doro was wounded
in battle and, despite his injuries, displayed immense bravery by
exposing himself in close combat to save his men, embodying the highest
ideals of duty, courage, and selflessness; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew P. Doro spent over a year and a half recovering in
an Army hospital, a period that ultimately led to a 100% disability,
underscoring his unwavering commitment to his country and comrades; and

 WHEREAS, For his heroic actions, Andrew P. Doro was awarded numerous
prestigious citations, including the Silver Star, Purple Heart, Combat
Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Service
Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Overseas Service
Bar, and Marksmanship Medals, further exemplifying his bravery and
dedication; and

 WHEREAS, Following his honorable discharge from the military, Andrew
P. Doro pursued higher education, earning advanced master's degrees in
management, education, and psychology from St. John's University, and
dedicated himself to improving the lives of others through his work in
the field of education; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew P. Doro held various roles in education, including
Psychologist, Vice Principal, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, and
Executive Director of Special Education, where he demonstrated
leadership and commitment to supporting students and educators; and

 WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to supporting
veterans, Andrew P. Doro served on the Board of Directors for a Veteran
Outreach Center and working as a crisis intervention group counselor for
veterans with PTSD; and

 WHEREAS, Andrew P. Doro was the proud founder and CEO of Millbrook
Support Services, Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
(SDVOSB), which became the fastest-growing healthcare staffing company
in the U.S. under his leadership, and now ranks as the number two SDVOSB
by GovWin Deltek; and

 WHEREAS, In addition to his professional accomplishments, Andrew P.
Doro was an avid racquetball player, a passionate winemaker, and a
devoted member of his community, where he served on the Village of
Millbrook's Zoning Board of Appeals, the American Legion in
Stanfordville, New York, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in
Millbrook, New York, and the Millbrook Rod & Gun Club