Bill Text: NY J01302 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Ernest Santoro upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-11 - ADOPTED [J01302 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01302-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1302

BY: Senator JORDAN

        COMMENDING Ernest Santoro upon the occasion of his
        designation  as  recipient  of  a Liberty Medal, the
        highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New
        York State Senate

  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 from this Legislative Body; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is justly proud to commend Ernest
Santoro upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of  a  Liberty
Medal,  the  highest  honor  bestowed upon an individual by the New York
State Senate; and

  WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established  by
Resolution  and  is  awarded  to  individuals  who  have merited special
commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf  of
their fellow New Yorkers; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  on  July  5,  1922,  in Mamaroneck, New York, Ernest
Santoro, affectionately known as Ernie, turned 99 years old  this  year;
and

  WHEREAS,  On  June  15,  1942, Ernest Santoro enlisted in the United
States Army and proudly served his country during World War II; and

  WHEREAS, Originally stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, where  he  began
his  training,  Ernest  Santoro was then deployed to the Pacific theater
where he saw combat in the  Asiatic-Archipelago,  New  Guinea,  Southern
Philippines and Luzon; and

  WHEREAS,  While  in  service, Ernest Santoro was severely wounded in
combat on February 23, 1945; he was immediately transported to Wall City
Field  Hospital  for  surgery;  after  many  surgeries  and  a  lot   of
rehabilitation, he was able to fully recover; and

  WHEREAS,  For  his  courageous  service  during World War II, Ernest
Santoro was awarded the Asiatic  Pacific  Service  Medal,  Good  Conduct
Medal,  Philippines Liberation Medal, and Combat Infantry Badge, as well
as the esteemed Purple Heart; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service in 1945, Ernest
Santoro was employed  as  a  home  builder  and  general  contractor  in
Westchester  County,  New  York,  the  position from which he retired in
1973; and

  WHEREAS, Ernest Santoro married his wife, the late Faye Santoro,  in
1942, and together they were the proud parents of five children; 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,
Ernest  Santoro  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 Ernest Santoro upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the
New York State Senate; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ernest Santoro.