LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Stanton Burdick posthumously upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest
honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Stanton
Burdick posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the
New York State Senate, to be celebrated at the Rensselaer County Honor-
A-Deceased Veteran Ceremony on February 8, 2016; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by
resolution and is awarded to individuals who have merited special
commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of
their fellow New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, Stanton Burdick was born to Edward and Edna Vars Burdick on
May 3, 1928, in Grafton, New York, and attended Berlin Central School;
and
WHEREAS, On April 24, 1952, Stanton Burdick began serving his country
as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Stanton Burdick earned several medals and accolades for his
exceptional military service including the National Defense Service
Medal, Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, and an United
Nations Service Medal; and
WHEREAS, Upon his separation from service on March 31, 1954, Stanton
Burdick was employed with Perkins Tree Service, and Rifenburgh
Construction; he then went on to hold the position of Frontend Mechanic
at Hedley Cadillac and Oldsmobile, a title he held for 38 years until he
retired in 1993; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Stanton Burdick was a vital, long-
time member of the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department, the Odd Fellows
Lodge, and VFW Post No. 6340; and
WHEREAS, When Stanton Burdick was not working he enjoyed spending time
with his family, and cutting wood on his hill on Taconic Lake Road; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years, the former Trevah
E. Yerke, and his step-daughter, Cindy Gentner, Stanton Burdick is
survived by two daughters, Rebecca L. (Erwin), and Victoria E. (Donna);
one step-daughter, Wendy (Robert); six grandchildren, William (Genevia),
Katie (Mark), Joseph (Erin), Mark (Amy), Heather (Chris), Abraham, and
Richard; as well as 14 great-grandchildren, Haley, Jonathan, Christo-
pher, Kimberly, Zach, Averi, Logan, Jakob, Madison, Joey, Emma, Christo-
pher, William, and Stanton; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Stanton Burdick demonstrated his love for his country and merits forev-
ermore the highest respect of his State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and
thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Stanton Burdick posthumously upon the occasion of his designation

as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an
individual by the New York State Senate; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Stanton Burdick.