Bill > J00803

This resolution commends Orien J. Race posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate, in recognition of his distinguished military service during World War II. Race, born in 1919 in East Taconic, New York, served in the United States Army as a Private First-Class in the Army Air Corps with the 92nd Bomb Group H in Europe, participating in critical military campaigns in the Ardennes, Normandy, and Rhineland. During his service, he was involved in intense bombing missions against German military and industrial targets, supporting key operations including the D-Day landing, the airborne assault in Holland, and the Battle of the Bulge. For his courageous service, Race was awarded multiple military honors, including the American Service Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge, and World War II Victory Medal. After returning from the war, he married Ruth Hoteling, raised ten children, and worked as a farmer in Columbia County, New York. The resolution highlights Race's patriotism, honors his military contributions, and acknowledges the sacrifices made by veterans, ultimately seeking to recognize his service by transmitting a copy of the resolution to his family.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J803