Bill Text: NY J00442 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Terry R. Larkin upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-09 - ADOPTED [J00442 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00442-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 442

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Terry  R. Larkin 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,  It  is  the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate
and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens  of  this  great
Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Terry
R.  Larkin  upon  the occasion of his 100th Birthday to be celebrated on
Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Forestport Diner in Forestport,  New  York;
and

  WHEREAS, Born in 1921, Terry R. Larkin joined the United States Army
on  December 28, 1942, and proudly served his country as a member of the
Army Air Corps 1881st Engineer Battalion in the Pacific during World War
II where he saw action in Luzon, New Guinea,  Bismarck  Archipelago  and
Southern Philippines; and

  WHEREAS, From December of 1943 to September of 1944, Terry R. Larkin
participated in 10 major landings, and facilitated and enhanced tactical
and  strategic  air power for the air forces and supported ground combat
units in driving the Japanese out of their respective areas; and

  WHEREAS, For his meritorious service, Terry R.  Larkin  was  awarded
the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with BR Arrowhead, Good Conduct Medal,
Philippines  Liberation  Ribbon  with  2  Bronze Stars, Purple Heart and
World War II Victory Medal; and

  WHEREAS, Terry R. Larkin, with his zest for life, has  inspired  and
enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and

  WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian 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, Terry R. Larkin 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  Terry R. Larkin upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Terry R. Larkin.