May 2023 Honor A Deceased Veteran-Honoring the Plunkett Family

Proclamation Honoring the Plunkett Family

WHEREAS,         Rensselaer County owes a great debt to the men and women of our loyal Armed Forces who so bravely fought to preserve our American heritage; and

WHEREAS,         We must never forget our veterans whose determined spirit led us to victory and gave us freedom, peace and unity; and

WHEREAS,         It is consistent with the duty of this Legislative Body to recognize the contributions of the citizens of our county and on behalf of the residents of Rensselaer County, we remember with deepest respect and admiration the life and career of George F. Plunkett, Jr., John J. Plunkett, Charles W. Plunkett, Sr., James E. Plunkett, Thomas J. Plunkett, William P. Plunkett, Sr. and Elizabeth A. Plunkett who unselfishly served their Country in various branches of the United States military; and

WHEREAS,         George F. Plunkett, Jr. served his country in the United States Army from May 3, 1946 until he was honorably discharged as a Corporal on September 23, 1947. For his service, George was awarded the WWII Victory Medal and Honorable Service Lapel Button; and

WHEREAS,         John J. Plunkett served his country in the United States Army from November 21, 1950 until he was honorably discharged as a Corporal on November 14, 1952. For his service, John was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp; and

WHEREAS,         Charles W. Plunkett, Sr. served his country in the United States Marine Corps from April 18, 1951 until he was honorably discharged as a Private First Class on April 17, 1954. For his service, Charles was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal; and

WHEREAS,         James E. Plunkett served his country in the United States Army from January 7, 1954 until he was honorably discharged as a Specialist Third Class on January 6, 1956. For his service, James was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal; and

WHEREAS,         Thomas J. Plunkett served his country in the United States Army from January 27, 1958 until he was honorably retired as a Sergeant First Class on February 28, 1981. For his service, Thomas was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, Overseas Bars (2), Good Conduct Medal (5^th Award) and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge with Rifle Bar; and

WHEREAS,         William P. Plunkett, Sr. served his country in the United States Navy from May 5, 1954 until he was honorably discharged as a Seaman on April 24, 1958. For his service, William was awarded the National Defense Service Medal; and

WHEREAS,         Elizabeth A. Plunkett served her country in the United States Marine Corps from October 23, 1958 until she was honorably retired as a Master Sergeant on April 30, 1981. For her service, Elizabeth was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (5^th Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Marksman Pistol Badge and a Certificate of Commendation (3^rd Award); now, therefore, be it

PROCLAIMED,  That this Legislative Body does hereby acknowledge the life of George F. Plunkett, Jr., John J. Plunkett, Charles W. Plunkett, Sr., James E. Plunkett, Thomas J. Plunkett, William P. Plunkett, Sr. and Elizabeth A. Plunkett who made great sacrifices for the ideals for which this nation stands, fully confident that their achievements and contributions will live on to serve as legacies for all.

In Witness Whereof, I have Hereunto
Set My Hand and Signature
This Eighth Day of May
of the Year Two Thousand Twenty-Three

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Kelly Hoffman
Chairwoman of the Legislature