Bill Text: NY J01353 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Stanley Potrzeba upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Military Order of the Purple Heart CNY Chapter No. 490 and Utica Elks Lodge No. 33 on June 14, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-06 - ADOPTED [J01353 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01353-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1353

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING Stanley Potrzeba upon the occasion of his
        designation  for special recognition by the Military
        Order of the Purple Heart CNY Chapter  No.  490  and
        Utica Elks Lodge No. 33 on June 14, 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 from this Legislative Body; and

  WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend  those
who  have  served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern  and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Stanley  Potrzeba  upon  the  occasion  of  his  designation for special
recognition by the Military Order of the Purple Heart  CNY  Chapter  No.
490  and  Utica  Elks  Lodge  No.  33  during  a Flag Day Celebration on
Wednesday, June 14, 2023; and

  WHEREAS,  During  this  auspicious  occasion,  101-year-old  Stanley
Potrzeba  of  New  York  Mills, New York, will receive the American Flag
which was flown over the U.S. Capitol  in  recognition  of  his  valiant
service as a member of the United States Navy during World War II; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  in  Massachusetts  in 1922, Stanley Potrzeba and his
family moved to New York Mills in 1925; and

  WHEREAS, Stanley  Potrzeba  was  known  as  a  "Jack-of-all-trades,"
having worked as a Glazer, Tool Maker, Corduroy Cutter and Steam Fitter;
and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to  serving  his  country as a member of the
United States Navy from 1944-46, Stanley Potrzeba worked at an Army  Air
Corp base as a fire/crash rescue member; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  local
veterans, Stanley Potrzeba was a founding member and  Commander  of  the
Polish  Legion  of  American  Veterans, Edward Bator Post No. 21; he was
also an active member of the  New  Hartford  Post  American  Legion  and
Whitestown Overseas Veterans Association; and

  WHEREAS,  The  dedication  and  sacrifices of our military personnel
ensure our continued role as a  Nation  which  embodies  the  ideals  of
democracy,  and  is  a  defender  of  liberty for peoples throughout the
world; 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 risked their
lives for their beloved Nation; and

  WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at  home  and  abroad,
Stanley  Potrzeba  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  Stanley Potrzeba upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Military Order of the Purple Heart  CNY  Chapter  No.
490 and Utica Elks Lodge No. 33 on June 14, 2023; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Stanley Potrzeba.