Bill Text: NY K00965 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life and accomplishments of Michael A. Spaccaforno, meritorious veteran, devoted family man and dedicated member of his community
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-07-21 - adopted [K00965 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-K00965-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 965 BY: M. of A. Cusick CELEBRATING the life and accomplishments of Michael A. Spaccaforno, meritorious veteran, devoted family man and dedicated 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, Michael A. Spaccaforno died on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at the age of 72; and WHEREAS, Born on July 16, 1947, in New York City, Michael Anthony Spaccaforno and his family lived in Astoria, Queens, and then Rosedale, New York; he attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Long Island City, New York, and in 1965, he graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in Cambria Heights, New York; and WHEREAS, Michael A. Spaccaforno then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and completed his eight months of training at Parris Island in South Carolina, Camp Lejuene in North Carolina, and Camp Pendelton in California; and WHEREAS, During the Vietnam War, Michael A. Spaccaforno proudly served his country in 38 combat missions, earning numerous awards and accolades for his heroism and bravery; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service in 1968, Michael A. Spaccaforno returned to New York and studied advanced drafting, design and structures at the Delahanty School of Architecture; and WHEREAS, After working in the store front industry for five years, Michael A. Spaccaforno opened his own company, All Town Glass, in West Islip, New York; and WHEREAS, On June 9, 1988, Michael A. Spaccaforno married his wife, Susan; in that same year, the couple and their four children moved to Trout Creek, New York, where he opened, organized and incorporated Forno Enterprises, an architectural and aluminum contract glazing company; and WHEREAS, During this time, Michael A. Spaccaforno and his wife also purchased a building in Walton, New York, and opened a retail store, the Village Closet on Delaware Street, serving the needs of their community for over two decades; and WHEREAS, Michael A. Spaccaforno was an important and vital part of his community in numerous other capacities including Commander of American Legion Post No. 1554 and member of the Board of Directors for the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, In 2009, Michael A. Spaccaforno began his political career as a Town of Masonville Councilman, and from 2012-2019, he held the title of Town of Masonville Supervisor; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment, Michael A. Spaccaforno was always ready to lend a helping hand and strived to make his community a better place for its resident to live, work and play; and WHEREAS, In addition to his role as a civil servant, Michael A. Spaccaoforno will forever be remembered as a warrior and patriot who loved his country, the Marines and his family; this great man truly epitomized the phrase "Once a Marine always a Marine"; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Michael A. Spaccaforno 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 celebrate the life and accomplishments of Michael A. Spaccaforno, meritorious veteran, devoted family man and dedicated member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Michael A. Spaccaforno.