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The Death of Louis Levi Oakes, MOURNING Meritorious Veteran Senate Resolution No. 2066 BY: Senator LITTLE MOURNING the death of Louis Levi Oakes, meritorious veteran, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is with profound sorrow that this Legislative Body, representing the people of the State of New York, is moved this day to pay tribute to an eminent man of indomitable faith and dedication whose service and accomplishments will forever stand as a paradigm and inspiration for others; and WHEREAS, Louis Levi "Tahagietagwa" Oakes of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at the age of 94; and WHEREAS, Louis Levi Oakes was born January 23, 1925, in St. Regis, Quebec, the son of the late Angus and Mary (Porke) Oakes; he attended schools on the reservation and later received his high school diploma through Operation Education in cooperation with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and Salmon River Central School; and WHEREAS, At the age of 18, Louis Levi Oakes valiantly served his country as a Technician Fifth Grade with the Company B 442nd Signal Battalion, United States Army during World War II; he received his formal military training as a Code Talker while stationed in Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Louis Levi Oakes was very proud of his work as a Mohawk Code Talker and that it was the only unbroken code in military history; he recalled General Douglas MacArthur sitting next to him telling him what to communicate in code; and WHEREAS, During his six years of service, Louis Levi Oakes saw action in the South Pacific, New Guinea and Philippines theatres; and WHEREAS, Louis Levi Oakes was honorably discharged on February 16, 1946, and was awarded the American Silver Star, the third-highest military combat decoration for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, Louis Levi Oakes worked iron in the Buffalo area for three decades before returning back to the reservation where he served the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Public Works, retiring as supervisor after 30 years of distinguished service; and WHEREAS, Louis Levi Oakes was the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades, including the 2016 Congressional Silver Medal; he was recognized for his service at the Special Chiefs Assembly at the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa, as well as by members of the parliament from the House of Commons in Ottawa; he was also nationally recognized as the last living Mohawk Code Talker in 2017; and WHEREAS, A lifelong communicant of St. Regis Catholic Church and life member of the Andrew W. Cook American Legion Post No. 1479, Louis Levi Oakes enjoyed gardening, driving around the community on his machinery, weaving rugs, and cherished the time he was able to visit with his children and grandchildren; and WHEREAS, In addition to his parents, Louis Levi Oakes was predeceased by his wife, Annabelle; his sons, Lawrence, Charles and Gaitlin; a son-in-law, Sam; his sister, Margaret; and his brothers, Samuel, Lawrence and John; he is survived by his children and their spouses, Diane and Herman Swamp, Louis Oakes, Raymond Oakes, Wally and Bonnie Oakes, Dora Oakes, Debbie Oakes and Mark O'Neil, and Joseph Oakes; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Louis Levi Oakes leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Louis Levi Oakes, meritorious veteran, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Louis Levi Oakes..
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