Bill Text: NY J01692 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Anthony Anzalone upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Legacy Award by the Tribute and Honor Foundation on February 3, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-23 - ADOPTED [J01692 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01692-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1692

BY: Senator MARTINS

        HONORING Anthony Anzalone upon the occasion of his
        designation  as recipient of the Legacy Award by the
        Tribute and Honor Foundation on February 3, 2024

  WHEREAS, Members of the United States Armed Forces,  who  served  so
faithfully and courageously in wars in which our Nation's freedom was at
stake, as well as in the preservation of peace during peacetime, deserve
the highest commendation of this Legislative Body; 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, This Legislative Body is  justly  proud  to  honor  Anthony
Anzalone upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Legacy
Award  by  the Tribute and Honor Foundation, to be celebrated at its 3rd
Annual Phoenix Rising Awards ceremony on Saturday, February 3, 2024,  at
Crescent Beach Club in Bayville, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Tribute  and  Honor  Foundation  exists to honor, pay
tribute, and celebrate our veterans and  the  veteran  community,  while
also seeking out opportunities to support our heroes and their families;
and

  WHEREAS, The Legacy Award is presented to a veteran with a long-time
commitment to serving fellow veterans and the community; and

  WHEREAS,  A  lifelong  resident  of  Glen  Cove,  New  York, Anthony
Anzalone is a retired United States Army Colonel who spent more than  28
years proudly serving our country; and

  WHEREAS,  During  the course of his revered military career, Anthony
Anzalone was on several overseas deployments and has been the  recipient
of  the Legion of Merit Award, three Meritorious Service Medals, 11 Army
Commendation Medals, six Overseas Medals, and Airborne Parachute  Wings;
and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  local
veterans and his community, Anthony Anzalone is a  long-time  member  of
the  Glen  Cove American Legion Post No. 76, where he serves as Adjutant
to the Post; 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,
Anthony  Anzalone  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 Anthony Anzalone upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Legacy Award by the Tribute and Honor Foundation on  February  3,
2024; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Anthony Anzalone.