Bill Text: NY J02004 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2004

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Introduced

Bill Title: Mourning the death of John Giglio, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-26 - ADOPTED [J02004 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02004-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2004

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING  the  death of John Giglio, distinguished
        citizen and devoted member of his community

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York  whose  lifework  and  civic  endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  John  Giglio of Buchanan, New York, died on March 4, 2024,
at the age of 96; and

  WHEREAS, Born on July 24, 1927, to Augusta and Louis A. Giglio  Sr.,
John  Giglio  grew up on Riverside Avenue in Croton-on-Hudson along with
his five siblings; and

  WHEREAS, Having attended Croton-Harmon High School, John Giglio made
the brave decision to serve in the United States Army from 1946 to  1947
as an infantry member; and

  WHEREAS, Marrying his high school sweetheart, John Giglio wed Louise
Farano on September 18, 1949, and was married to her for 74 loving years
until her passing; and

  WHEREAS, During his long and remarkable lifetime, John Giglio was an
80-year  member  of the  Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department and Washington
Engine Company; devoted to serving his community, he was also  a  member
of the Croton-on-Hudson Historical Society, the Croton Seniors Club, the
Croton-Harmon Boosters Club, the Fox-Eklof American Legion Post 505, and
the Village Recreation Advisory Committee; and

  WHEREAS,  John Giglio distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to  the  welfare  of
his community; and

  WHEREAS,  John  Giglio's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,   including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS,  John  Giglio  is  survived by his sons, Robert and Thomas,
daughters-in-law   Caron   and   Donna,   three    grandchildren,    one
great-grandchild, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, John Giglio 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 John Giglio, 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 John Giglio.