New York J 193: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 2023, as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month in New York State

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J00193 Summary:

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01/22/2025ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 193

BY: Senator TEDISCO

 COMMENDING Charles D. Eells 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 Charles D.
Eells 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 at the Saratoga County Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the County
Building in Ballston Spa, New York; 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, The son of Harry and Carol Eells, Charles "Chuck" D. Eells
was born on May 10, 1935 in Norwich, Connecticut; he graduated high
school and attended college in Vermont where he studied cheese making;
and

 WHEREAS, Charles D. Eells enlisted in the United States Army during
the Korean War and entered active duty on August 13, 1953; he served as
a track vehicle mechanic with the 585th Ordinance Company at Nellingen
Kaserne Barracks, Germany; and

 WHEREAS, Discharged on July 31, 1956, Specialist 3rd Class Charles
D. Eells was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Good
Conduct Medal, and the Occupation of Germany Medal; and

 WHEREAS, Charles D. Eells re-enlisted and entered into the United
States Air Force on September 11, 1957, during which time he served with
the 4347th Civil Engineer Squad as a Fire Protection Specialist; he went
on to reenlist and reclass as a Special Investigations and
Counterintelligence Technician, serving as a special agent in the United
States Air Force Office of Special Investigations for many years; and

 WHEREAS, After serving in Vietnam and the Philippines during the
war, Charles D. Eells was named the lead federal representative for
security at the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid; he retired on
September 30, 1984, at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, at the esteemed
rank of Chief Master Sergeant; and

 WHEREAS, For his courageous service, Charles D. Eells was awarded
the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster, Air
Force Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Air Force Good
Conduct Medal with 6 oak leaf clusters, Air Force Longevity Service

Ribbon with 6 oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal with
device, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze service stars, Air Force
Organizational Excellence Award, Airforce Outstanding Unit Award with 2
oak leaf clusters, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Device,
and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; and

 WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, Charles D.
Eells married Marilyn in 1988 in Clifton Park, New York; he worked
several jobs including, as a Dispatcher for a Trucking Company, a Rental
agent for Hertz Rental, and a HEAP and Banking Rep for New York State;
and

 WHEREAS, Finally, after officially retiring in 1992, Charles and
Marilyn opened and operated King Crest Farm for more than 30 years;
Charles truly loved staying at home on the farm and watching his family
grow; and

 WHEREAS, Furthermore, he was a proud member of the Rensselaer County
Draft Animal Association; and

 WHEREAS, Charles D. Eells died on December 9, 2022, at the age of
87, after a long and courageous battle with cancer resulting fro