Bill > J00396

This resolution commends Joseph Mark Fletcher posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate, in recognition of his military service and personal character. Fletcher, born in 1945 in Washington state, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966, served as a paratrooper in the Special Forces (Green Berets), and was stationed in Vietnam, where he trained Vietnamese Special Forces. During his military career, he earned multiple medals including the Combat Infantry Badge and Vietnam Service Medal, and was honorably discharged in 1969. After his military service, he became a loan officer, married Julianne Case, and had two children. The resolution highlights Fletcher's personal qualities, describing him as a generous, creative man with a strong moral sense who was deeply proud of his family. By honoring Fletcher, the resolution aims to recognize and commemorate the sacrifices of veterans who served their country with courage and dedication, emphasizing the importance of remembering and respecting those who risked their lives for the nation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J396