Bill Text: NY K00183 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Clarence W. Dart posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Saratoga County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on March 21, 2023

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-13 - adopted [K00183 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00183-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 183

BY: M. of A. Woerner

        COMMENDING  Clarence W. Dart posthumously upon the
        occasion of his designation for special  recognition
        by  Saratoga  County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran
        Ceremony on March 21, 2023

  WHEREAS,  Members of the Armed Services from the State of New  York,
who  have  served  so  valiantly  and  honorably  in  wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of  peace
in peacetime, deserve a special salute; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Clarence
W.  Dart posthumously upon the occasion of his designation  for  special
recognition  by Saratoga County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
to be celebrated on Tuesday, March 21, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, Clarence W. Dart was born on December 6, 1920,  in  Elmira,
New  York;  the son of Clarence and Catherine Dart, he attended the Aero
Industries Tech Institute and the GE Flight Test School; and

  WHEREAS, Clarence W. Dart enlisted in the  United  States  Army  Air
Corps  and  proudly  served  his country from 1942 to 1946 as a renowned
Tuskegee Airman; and

  WHEREAS, For his courageous service during World War II, Clarence W.
Dart was awarded two Purple Hearts for  injuries  sustained  during  air
combat,  the  Air  Medal,  Distinguished  Flying  Cross  with 4 Oak Leaf
Clusters, the WWII Victory Medal, the American Defense  Medal,  the  NYS
Conspicuous Service Cross, and the NYS Conspicuous Service Star; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2007, Clarence W. Dart, along with his fellow Tuskegee
Airmen, were recognized at the U.S. Capitol with the Congressional  Gold
Medal, the highest civilian honor that Congress may bestow; and

  WHEREAS,   Receiving  additional  honors  throughout  his  lifetime,
Clarence W.  Dart was inducted into the New York State  Senate  Veterans
Hall  of Fame and into his high school alma mater, Elmira Free Academy's
Wall of Fame; and

  WHEREAS, Clarence W. Dart, honorably discharged from active duty  at
the  rank  of Captain on January 3, 1947, went on to serve in the NY Air
National Guard and retired at the rank of Lt. Colonel; and

  WHEREAS, Clarence W. Dart, married his wife, Mildred, in  1950,  and
spent  his  retirement  years  speaking  at schools during Black History
Month and talking with students about the priority of education and  the
importance of respect; and

  WHEREAS,  Devoting  much  of  his  time to supporting his community,
Clarence  W.  Dart  served  as  a  devoted  Board  Member  of   numerous
organizations,  such  as  the  Salvation  Army,  The Charlton School for
Girls, The New York State Air Museum, and the  Saratoga  Springs  United
Methodist Church; and

  WHEREAS,  Clarence  W. Dart died on February 17, 2012, at the age of
91; and

  WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with  which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed  to  those  who  gave  their
lives  for  their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and

  WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at  home  and  abroad,
Clarence  W.  Dart  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
commend   Clarence  W.  Dart  posthumously  upon  the  occasion  of  his
designation for special recognition by Saratoga County at  its  Honor  a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on March 21, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Clarence W. Dart.