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This resolution commends John H. French posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Senate, in recognition of his military service and community contributions. French, born in 1922 in Connecticut and raised in New York, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 and served as a Private First Class (PFC) in the European Theater during World War II, specializing as a Fumigation and Bath Man responsible for disinfecting personnel and equipment. After being honorably discharged in 1945, he received several military medals including the European-African-Middle Eastern (EAME) Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. Following his military service, French worked at IBM, was actively involved in community organizations including the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and local fire departments, and was a devoted family man who raised three sons. The resolution highlights French's patriotism, community service, and dedication, emphasizing the importance of recognizing veterans who risked their lives for their country, and formally honors his memory by transmitting a copy of the resolution to his family.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1254