Senate Resolution No. 2149 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Thomas C. Magliocca posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on September 3, 2019 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; 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Thomas C. Magliocca posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony to be celebrated on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post No. 1520, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Thomas C. Magliocca was born on April 16, 1931, in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, After graduating from Fort Schuyler Maritime Academy in 1953, Thomas C. Magliocca proudly served his country as a Merchant Marine and an Engineer Officer in both the United States Navy (Lieutenant) and the United States Coast Guard (Chief Warrant Officer 2); after more than four decades at sea, he officially retired on May 15, 1996; and WHEREAS, For his meritorious service, Thomas C. Magliocca was awarded the National Defense Service Medal; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, Thomas C. Magliocca returned to the Capital District and held the title of Vice President of Shipping for the Atlantic Cement Company and served as Business Manager/Commissioner for Albany Port District and Trustee of SUNY Merchant Marine Academy; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his fellow veterans and community, Thomas C. Magliocca was Vice President of the National Safety Council and was involved in local politics; and WHEREAS, Thomas C. Magliocca died on January 2, 2016, at the age of 84; 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 gave their lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing in action; 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 commend Thomas C. Magliocca posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on September 3, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Thomas C. Magliocca.