New York J 485: Commending Sergeant William R. Anderson, 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

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J00485 Summary:

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03/18/2025REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

03/18/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 485

BY: Senator HINCHEY

 COMMENDING Sergeant William R. Anderson, 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 Sergeant
William R. Anderson, 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

 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 November 6, 1946, to William Roy Anderson and Florence
(Braisley) Anderson in Danbury, Connecticut, William Roy Anderson, Jr.
attended Danbury schools and received his GED while in the service; and

 WHEREAS, William Roy Anderson, Jr., affectionately known as Bill,
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on April 28, 1966, in
Danbury; after basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina, he
received additional training in both Aviation Electronics (1967) and
High School GED (1969) in Pensacola, Florida, as well as Auto Flight
Control Systems, in Cherry Point, North Carolina; and

 WHEREAS, Sergeant William R. Anderson, Jr. was assigned to
Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 16, Marine Air Group 16, 1st
Marine Air Wing Fleet Marine Force- (H&MS, MAG-16, MAW, FMF); he
valiantly served two tours of duty in the Republic of Vietnam during the
Vietnam War; and

 WHEREAS, On his last tour, Sergeant William R. Anderson, Jr. was
wounded and sent to the Special Unit No. 1, Casualty Company,
Headquarters & Service Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; he
was honorably discharged on May 4, 1970; and

 WHEREAS, For his courageous service during the Vietnam War, Sergeant
William R. Anderson, Jr. was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal with 5
Stars, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal with 5 Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with device,
Good Conduct Medal and Marksman Badge; and

 WHEREAS, William R. Anderson, Jr. returned home and served as a
pilot and airplane mechanic, working for Cawly Aviation in La
Grandville, New York; and

 WHEREAS, Active in his community, William R. Anderson, Jr. was a
member of the Disabled Veterans, the New York State Rifle & Pistol
Association and the Kalicoontie Rod & Gun Club; he also participated in
Project Appleseed as a marksman and instructor, and taught about the
Revolutionary War; and

 WHEREAS, William R. Anderson, Jr. loved fast cars, airplanes and
guitars, and is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather; and

 WHEREAS, William R. Anderson, Jr. died on January 20, 2024, at the
age of 77, and was buried in the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery
in Saratoga; he left behind his wife, Barbara, three children: Laurie,
William, Melissa, two stepchildren: Adam and Amber Nolen, six
grandchildren, and four 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 risked 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,
Sergeant William R. Anderson, Jr. demonstrated his love for his cou