Bill Text: NY J02158 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Michael J. Aidala posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Veteran Ceremony

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02158 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02158-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2158

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        COMMENDING Michael J. Aidala posthumously upon the
        occasion  of his designation for special recognition
        by Albany County at its Honor a Veteran Ceremony  on
        July 1, 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 peace-time, deserve a special salute; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Michael J.
Aidala posthumously upon the occasion of  his  designation  for  special
recognition  by Albany County at its Honor a Veteran Ceremony on Monday,
July 1, 2019, at the Joseph E. Zaloga American  Legion  Post  No.  1520,
Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  In  June  of  1993,  a  committee was formed by the Albany
County Veterans Bureau, known as  the  Albany  County  Honor  a  Veteran
Committee,  created to honor a deceased Albany County veteran who served
his country in time of conflict; the Honor a Veteran Program takes place
on the first Monday of each month; and

  WHEREAS, Born on March 22, 1937, in Albany,  New  York,  Michael  J.
Aidala  enlisted  in  the  United  States National Guard and Reserves in
1954, and proudly served his  country  as  a  member  of  the  New  York
National  Guard's  210th  Armor  Division for 26 years and seven months,
retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel; and

  WHEREAS, For his meritorious service, Michael J. Aidala was  awarded
the Army Commendation Medal and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal; and

  WHEREAS,  Upon  the  completion  of  his  military  service in 1981,
Michael  J.  Aidala  returned  to  Albany  and  enjoyed   a   long   and
distinguished  career  as  a  civil servant; he held the title of Deputy
Mayor, and was a Trustee for the Village of Colonie from 1979 until  his
passing; and

  WHEREAS,  Michael J. Aidala was also an Albany County Legislator for
the 27th District, Commissioner of the Albany County Sewer District, and
liaison to the Village of  Colonie  Department  of  Public  Works,  Sign
Review Board and Tax Assessor; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition to these roles, Michael J. Aidala worked with
his father, brothers and nephews at Quail Auto Sales; and

  WHEREAS, Devoted to his fellow veterans and  community,  Michael  J.
Aidala  was  actively involved with numerous organizations including the
210th Armor Association, the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion  Post  No.
1520,  VFW  Post 8692, Hudson Mohawk Elected Officials Association, West
Albany Italian Benevolent Society, Albany Polish American Citizens Club,
Thunder Road Senior Citizens Club, Colonie Fire Company, Boy Scout Troop
278, and Our Lady of Mercy Church Little League, as well as Forest  Park
and Sand Creek Middle School PTAs; and


  WHEREAS,  Michael J. Aidala died on July 25, 2017, at the age of 80;
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,  Having  exhibited  his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Michael J. Aidala 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
commend  Michael  J.  Aidala  posthumously  upon  the  occasion  of  his
designation for special recognition by Albany  County  at  its  Honor  a
Veteran Ceremony on July 1, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Michael J. Aidala.