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This resolution pays tribute to David T. Wallingford, a distinguished veteran and community leader from Malta, New York, who passed away on March 25, 2025. The resolution highlights Wallingford's significant contributions, including his military service during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded multiple commendations such as the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. After his military service, Wallingford was actively involved in veterans' causes, serving on various committees and organizations, and was named the American Red Cross's Military Hero of the Year in 2017. Professionally, he worked for the State Division of Veterans' Affairs and the State Department of Labor, and was also involved in local community organizations like the Saratoga County Water Authority and the Malta Planning Board. The resolution honors his 54-year marriage to Helene Wallingford, with whom he had four children and eight grandchildren, and formally mourns his passing by resolving to transmit a copy of the resolution to his family as a mark of respect and remembrance.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K420