Bill Text: NY J01995 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating John J. DePerno of Sylvan Beach, New York, upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday on April 9, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-19 - ADOPTED [J01995 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01995-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1995

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  John  J.  DePerno of Sylvan Beach,
        New York, upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
        Birthday on April 9, 2024

  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, 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,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  John J. DePerno upon the occasion of his 100th Birthday to
be celebrated with family and friends at Ventura's Restaurant in  Utica,
New York, on Sunday, April 7, 2024; and

  WHEREAS,  John  J.  DePerno was born to Italian immigrants in Utica,
New York, on April 9, 1924; he has four brothers, Rock, Carmen,  Joseph,
and Larry, and two sisters, Mary and Betty; and

  WHEREAS,  After  high  school  graduation, he obtained a Bachelor in
Economics degree from Utica College, now called Utica University, as one
of the institution's first class of students; and

  WHEREAS, During World War II from 1943-1946, John J. DePerno proudly
served in the United States military;  in  1947,  he  married  his  high
school  sweetheart,  Mafalda  "Mitzi" DePastene; the couple were blessed
with four daughters; and

  WHEREAS, Through  the  years,  John  and  Mafalda  DePerno  joyously
watched  their family expand; Marianne and Joseph Jakubowski, Elaine and
Andy Brown, Dorthea Casey, and Joni DePerno-Zahas and Scott Zahas shared
in the delight as subsequent generations were added to the lineage; and

  WHEREAS, Six grandchildren, Sheri Fanelli, Joey  Jakubowski,  Justin
Casey,   Tara   Skidd,   Kristy  McBride,  and  Scot  Zahas,  and  eight
great-grandchildren, Zoe and Kenzie Jakubowski, Alessandra  and  Adriana
Casey,  Brantley  and  Bode  McBride, and Michael and Thomas Skidd, have
brought happiness and fulfillment to John J. DePerno who enjoys spending
time with his family; and

  WHEREAS, John J. DePerno was a tractor-trailer driver for Gold Medal
Foods; well-known in the hospitality industry, he was manager of Carlton
Beach Club, owner and operator of  the  Forest  Hotel  (1954-1984),  and
designer,  builder,  owner, and operator of Captain John's Restaurant in
Sylvan Beach (1973); and

  WHEREAS, Active in his community from 1969-1990, John J. DePerno was
a founding member of the committee to incorporate the Village of  Sylvan
Beach,  Oneida  Lake  East Shore Merchants Association (OLESMA), We Care

Village Booster Club in Sylvan Beach, and  Sylvan  Beach  Beautification
Committee; he was a founding member and editor of the Sylvan Beach News;
he  served  on  the Sylvan Beach Planning Board for nine years and was a
Village Trustee for 12 years; and

  WHEREAS,   Besides   spending   time   with  his  grandchildren  and
great-grandchildren, John J. DePerno relishes hunting and  cooking;  his
passions  are  keeping  family  close  together  and providing community
service to the Village of Sylvan Beach; he believes that life's greatest
riches are family and health; and

  WHEREAS, With his zest for life, John J. DePerno  has  inspired  and
enriched  the lives of his family and friends through the profound charm
and wisdom which come only from a fullness of  years;  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,  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
outstanding achievements of this Nation 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  John J. DePerno upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday on April 9, 2024; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to John J. DePerno.