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This resolution commends Donald Herring, Sr. 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. A Navy veteran who served in the VF-31 Fighter Squadron during the Vietnam War, Herring entered the service at age 17, experiencing traumatic events that later impacted his life through PTSD. After being honorably discharged in 1973, he returned to Poughkeepsie and became a beloved community member known for his mechanical skills, generosity, and kindness. The resolution highlights his personal qualities, including his devotion to family, love of music, and resilience in overcoming life's challenges. Herring, who had four children and seventeen grandchildren, was part of a family with a tradition of military service, including a brother in the Navy and a sister in the Coast Guard. By honoring Herring, the resolution aims to recognize not just his military service, but his broader contributions as a hometown hero who made the world better through his compassion and community spirit, embodying the values of patriotism, service, and personal resilience.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1264