Bill Text: NY J00506 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 506 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending Frank A. Pupello posthumously for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-27 - ADOPTED [J00506 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00506-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 506

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        COMMENDING  Frank A. Pupello posthumously upon the
        occasion of his designation for special  recognition
        by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran
        Ceremony on March 11, 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend  Frank  A.
Pupello  posthumously  upon  the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by  Rensselaer  County  at  its  Honor  a  Deceased  Veteran
Ceremony to be celebrated on Monday, March 11, 2019; and

  WHEREAS,  Frank  A. Pupello was born on April 19, 1942, in Brockton,
Massachusetts, the son of Elizabeth (Teceno) and Frank Pupello, Sr.;  he
earned  his  bachelor's  degree  in business administration from Russell
Sage College; and

  WHEREAS, On February 12, 1963, Frank  A.  Pupello  enlisted  in  the
United  States Marine Corps and proudly served his country as a Corporal
during the Vietnam War; and

  WHEREAS, For his courageous service, Frank A.  Pupello  was  awarded
the  Good  Conduct  Medal,  Vietnam  Service  Medal and National Defense
Medal; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military  service  on  June  10,
1966, Frank A. Pupello owned and operated the Nassau Tire Company for 20
years  in East Greenbush, New York, and worked at the Watervliet Arsenal
until his official retirement in 2001; and

  WHEREAS, Frank A. Pupello married the former Lynn A. Staats on April
18, 1967, in Albany, New York; together,  they  raised  four  daughters,
Lynette  Rossello,  Lisa  O'Connell, Joyce Pupello and Tina Pupello; and
were the loving grandparents of  five  grandchildren,  Giovani,  Kelsie,
Andie, Mason and Sam; and

  WHEREAS, Active in his community, Frank A. Pupello held the title of
President  for  both  the East Greenbush Rotary and Chamber of Commerce,
and performed with the Spotlight Players for 10 years;  he  was  also  a
vital  member  of the V.F.W. Post No. 1019, and volunteered his time and
energy at the Albany Stratton VA Hospital; and

  WHEREAS, When he was  not  working  or  helping  someone,  Frank  A.
Pupello enjoyed camping with his family, building models and singing the
National Anthem at various events; and

  WHEREAS,  Frank A. Pupello died on March 12, 2004, at the age of 61;
he was buried in Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, New  York;
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,
Frank A. Pupello 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   Frank  A.  Pupello  posthumously  upon  the  occasion  of  his
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor  a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on March 11, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Frank A. Pupello.