The regular sessions of the Rensselaer County Legislature are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in:
Legislative Chambers, Second Floor
99 Troy Road
East Greenbush, NY 12061
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June 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran- Kelly Brother’s: James, Francis, William, Donald, Charles, Robert and George
June 10 @ 8:30 am - 9:00 am
HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN
June 2024
Kelly Family
Brother’s: James, Francis, William, Donald, Charles, Robert and George
FAMILY HISTORY:
James Kelly served his country in the United States Army from December 28, 1939 until he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on June 9, 1945. For his service, James was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the American Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Francis Kelly served his country in the United States Navy from December 5, 1940, he was stationed at Pearl Harbor when it came under attack. He was honorably discharged as a Chief Yeoman Acting on April 30, 1948. For his service, Francis was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the American Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service Star, and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars.
William Kelly served his country in the United States Navy Reserve from March 20, 1944. He served on active duty during WWII and the Korean War. On March 13, 1971, Chief Petty Officer Kelly honorably retired from the United States Navy Reserve. For his service, William was a warded the Navy Occupation Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Naval Reserve Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation and the United Nations Service Medal.
Donald Kelly served his country in the United States Army from August 20, 1946 until he was honorably discharged as Private First Class on January 13, 1948. For his service, Donald was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, and the Army Occupation Medal with Japan clasp. In 1949, Donald enlisted in the United States Navy, retiring honorably as a Radioman Petty Officer First Class on September 2, 1969. For his service, Donald was awarded a letter of appreciation, a letter of Commendation, and the National Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star.
Charles James Kelly served his country in the United States Navy from May 29, 1951 until he was honorably discharged as a Seaman on August 13, 1954. For his service, Charles was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Robert Kelly served his country in the United States Air Force from the year 1953 until he was honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant on August 31, 1973. For his service, Robert was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with four Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Air Force Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster.
George Francis Kelly served his country in the United States Air Force from October 15, 1954 until he was honorably discharged as an Airman Second Class on August 26, 1958. George was assigned to the 1607th Air Transport Wing which was stationed at Dover Air Force Base under Military Air Transport Service Command.
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We also have a Public Forum night; this is a great opportunity for the Public to make comments to the full Legislative Body. It is held on the Wednesday of the week preceding our regular monthly meeting in Chambers beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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