Bill > J00193

This resolution commends Charles D. Eells posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal, the New York State Senate's highest individual honor, recognizing his distinguished military service and personal contributions. The resolution highlights Eells' extensive military career, which included service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and the U.S. Air Force, where he served in various roles including as a track vehicle mechanic, fire protection specialist, and special investigations agent. During his service, he was deployed to Vietnam and the Philippines, and later served as the lead federal security representative for the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid. Eells received numerous military decorations, including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and multiple Air Force commendations, and retired at the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in 1984. After his military service, he worked various jobs, operated King Crest Farm with his wife Marilyn, and ultimately passed away in December 2022 from cancer related to Agent Orange exposure. The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing and honoring veterans like Eells who risked their lives in service to their country, and it formally commends his patriotism and dedication while also transmitting a copy of the resolution to his family.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J193