Bill Text: NY J01783 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Angelo "Jitters" Favata upon the occasion of his being named Veteran of the Year by the Veteran's Council of Oswego

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-04 - ADOPTED [J01783 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01783-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1783

BY: Senator RITCHIE

        HONORING Angelo "Jitters" Favata upon the occasion
        of  his  being  named  Veteran  of  the  Year by the
        Veteran's Council of Oswego

  WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize  and  acknowledge  those  within  our  midst  who  have   made
significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and

  WHEREAS,  From  time  to  time  this  Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals  it  wishes  to  recognize  for  their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
all of us; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud to honor Angelo
"Jitters" Favata upon the occasion of his being  named  Veteran  of  the
Year by the Veteran's Council of Oswego; and

  WHEREAS, Angelo "Jitters" Favata served during WWII, and notably was
involved  in  the  Invasion of Normandy, codenamed Operation Neptune and
often referred to as D-Day; it was  the  largest  seaborne  invasion  in
history and began the liberation of the German-occupied France; and

  WHEREAS,  Angelo "Jitters" Favata also participated in the Battle of
the Bulge in December of 1944, which was the largest and bloodies single
battle fought by the United States in WWII,  and  the  second  deadliest
battle in American history; and

  WHEREAS,  In  recognition  of all he has done for his nation and his
community, Angelo "Jitters" Favata has been the  recipient  of  numerous
accolades,  including  being  inducted  into  the  New York State Senate
Veterans Hall of Fame, as well as traveling on the Honor Flight; and

  WHEREAS, Angelo "Jitters" Favata has not only  served  his  country,
but  also  is  a steadfast supporter of his community, and is well-known
for sharing his musical talents, often time  free  of  charge  at  local
benefits as a member of the band Jitters and the Westernairs; and

  WHEREAS, Angelo "Jitters" Favata has always taken great pride in his
family, especially his children; and

  WHEREAS,  Angelo "Jitters" Favata is a shining example of the impact
a person can have when they selflessly  serve  their  county  and  their
community; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Angelo "Jitters" Favata upon  the  occasion  of  his  being  named
Veteran  of  the  Year  by  the  Veteran's  Council of Oswego; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Angelo "Jitters" Favata.