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This resolution commends Robert Jesse Warrington posthumously for receiving a Liberty Medal, which is the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate. The resolution honors Warrington's military service, noting that he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1966, served as a Seaman and ordnance mechanic, and was assigned to a Naval Aviation Weapons Facility in Scotland during the Cold War. He was also a member of the Navy's Ceremonial Guard, participating in military funerals and presidential inaugurations, and was honorably discharged in 1969, receiving the National Defense Service Medal. Beyond his military service, Warrington was an active community member, playing semi-professional football, competing in athletic events, and volunteering with the Valatie VFW and Kinderhook Fire Department. The resolution highlights his patriotism, community involvement, and dedication to his country, and formally recognizes his contributions by pausing to commend him and transmitting a copy of the resolution to his surviving family, which includes his spouse Patricia, five children, and five grandchildren. The document emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring veterans who have served the United States.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J21