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This resolution commends John J. O'Brien posthumously for receiving the Liberty Medal, the New York State Senate's highest individual honor. The resolution honors O'Brien's distinguished military service, specifically highlighting his role as a Communications Chief in the U.S. Army's 68th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion during the Korean War, where he was part of the first Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion to engage in combat in Korea. O'Brien served from 1949 to 1952, earning the Korean Service Medal with five Bronze Campaign Stars, and was discharged as a Technical Sergeant. Beyond his military service, the resolution recognizes his 28-year career with New York Telephone (later Verizon), his 70-year marriage to Janice, and his continued commitment to veterans through active involvement in the Adirondack Chapter Korean War Veterans. The resolution emphasizes O'Brien's patriotism, community involvement, and personal achievements, including becoming a Master Gardener, and acknowledges his passing on December 6, 2023. The document formally commends O'Brien and directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his family, serving as a tribute to his life of service and dedication.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1260