LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lee A. Buck posthumously upon the occa-
sion 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 Lee A. Buck
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; in addition, he is being honored posthumously at the
Saratoga County Honor-A-Veteran Program on February 23, 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, Born on September 22, 1947, in Little Falls, New York, Lee A.
Buck joined the United States Army on April 4, 1967; he valiantly served
in the Vietnam War as a light weapons infantryman, and while in Vietnam,
he re-enlisted and became a helicopter repairman; and
WHEREAS, For his exceptional military service, Lee A. Buck earned the
esteemed rank of Sergeant, and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal,
the Combat Infantryman Badge, the National Defense Service Medal, Viet-
nam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Expert
Rifle Qualification Badge; and
WHEREAS, Upon his separation from the military on December 14, 1970,
Lee A. Buck served the Town of Halfmoon Highway Department for more than
three decades; he also served as the Highway Superintendent for six
years; and
WHEREAS, Active within his community, Lee A. Buck was the past chief
of the Clifton Park Fire Department, and served on the board of direc-
tors of the American Legion Post No. 1450; and
WHEREAS, Lee A. Buck passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at the
age of 68; he is survived by his mother, Rose Buck; his wife, JoAnn; a
son, Steffen (Lindsay); three sisters, Sherri (John), Paula and Donna
(Joey); and one brother, Richard (Carolyn); and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad, Lee
A. Buck demonstrated his love for his country and merits forevermore 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 Lee A. Buck posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an indi-
vidual 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 Lee A. Buck.