New York J 803: Commending Orien J. Race 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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J00803 Summary:

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04/29/2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

04/29/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 803

BY: Senator HINCHEY

 COMMENDING Orien J. Race 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 peace- time, deserve a special salute from this esteemed Body; and

 WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Orien J.
Race 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; the Columbia County Honor a Veteran committee will be
honoring Orien J. Race at their ceremony on Monday, April 28, 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, Born on February 19, 1919 to John and Bessie Race in East
Taconic, New York, Orien J. Race grew up in Columbia County and attended
the Hudson School District; and

 WHEREAS, Orien J. Race entered the United States Army on July 24,
1942, after basic training at Camp Upton, New York; he received advanced
training and was assigned as a duty soldier to the European Theater of
Operations on February 9, 1944; and

 WHEREAS, Earning the rank of Private First-Class (PFC), Orien J.
Race served with the Army Air Corps in the Headquarters Co, 92nd Bomb
Group H in Europe; and

 WHEREAS, Orien J. Race's unit spearheaded the missions in the
Ardennes in Central Europe, Normandy in northern France, and the
Rhineland in Germany; and

 WHEREAS, The 92nd Bomb Group H was a part of the intense campaign of
heavy bombing against German aircraft industry, V-weapon sites, enemy
airfields, oil and transportation facilities, marshalling yards, as well
as industrial targets in France, Germany, and Belgium; the unit also
supported the D-Day landing, the airborne assault in Holland, and the
Battle of the Bulge; and

 WHEREAS, For his courageous service, PFC Orien J. Race was awarded
the American Service Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, European African
Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the WWII Victory
Medal; and

 WHEREAS, Orien J. Race returned to the United States on November 9,
1945, and was honorably discharged on November 14, 1945, at Fort Dix,
New Jersey; and

 WHEREAS, Orien J. Race met and married Ruth Hoteling on March 16,
1949, and the couple raised ten children together; he worked as a farmer
in Columbia County, New York, at both Tim's Farm in Ancram, NY and later
at Meltz Lumber in Mellenville, NY; and

 WHEREAS, Orien J. Race died on January 2, 1996, in Stottville, New
York at the age of 76 and left behind three sons, Michael, Oren, and
Scot; two daughters, Daen, and Debbie; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great
grandchildren; 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,
Orien J. Race 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