Bill Text: NY J02145 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Vincent James Salerno, World War II Veteran, upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02145 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02145-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2145

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING Vincent James Salerno, World War II
        Veteran,  upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
        Birthday

  WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and  knowledge
to  the  increasingly  active  roles they play in today's society; their
past contributions and future participation are a  vital  part  of,  and
valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  Vincent  James  Salerno  upon  the  occasion  of his 100th
Birthday, to be celebrated with a brunch at  his  residence,  Cedarbrook
Village, New Hartford, New York, on Friday, June 21, 2019; and

  WHEREAS,  Vincent  James Salerno was born on June 22, 1919; with his
zest for life, he has inspired and enhanced the lives of his family  and
friends; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1942, at age 25, Vincent James Salerno enlisted in the
United States Army and was stationed in India where he was  a  gun  site
repairman  for  the B-52s; he was honorably discharged in 1946, with the
esteemed rank of Master Sergeant; and

  WHEREAS, Having  exhibited  patriotism  both  at  home  and  abroad,
Vincent  James  Salerno demonstrated his love for his country and merits
forevermore, the highest respect of his State and Nation; and

  WHEREAS, This distinguished man has experienced the incredible  joys
and  sorrows  characteristic  of and reserved for those with the stamina
and courage to savor a full life; and

  WHEREAS, In the late 1950s, Vincent James Salerno opened Super Value
Foods, a grocery store/meat market; after 20 years he sold the  business
and  went  to work for Smith Packing where he continued to work until he
retired at the age of 99; and

  WHEREAS, Vincent James Salerno, the oldest living member of the Fort
Schuyler Post No.  1290,  was  honored  and  recognized  as  the  Senior
Legionnaire of the Year at the Oneida County Convention on June 8, 2019;
and

  WHEREAS,  A family man, Vincent James Salerno is the proud father of
a son and a daughter, and the loving grandfather  of  grandchildren  and
great  grandchildren;  an  upbeat person with a great sense of humor, he
enjoys sharing stories about his younger years; his family  credits  his
positive attitude to his long and happy life; and

  WHEREAS, This beloved man has enriched the lives of those around him
through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent
charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  intent  of  this Legislative Body to publicly
recognize those who have reached such a  remarkable  age  and  who  have
witnessed  and  celebrated  the  innovations,  cultural developments and
awesome achievements of this country  during  the  last  century,  while
themselves  contributing  to  the  growth  and  excellence of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  Vincent James Salerno upon the occasion of celebrating his
100th Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Vincent James Salerno.