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