Bill Text: NY J02111 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Joseph W. Styno posthumously for his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-20 - ADOPTED [J02111 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J02111-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2111 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Joseph W. Styno posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on November 12, 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 Joseph W. Styno posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony to be celebrated on Tuesday, November 12, 2019; and WHEREAS, Joseph W. Styno was born to Rose (Pietrafesa) and Joseph Styno on May 25, 1925, in Troy, New York, where he graduated from high school in 1943; he earned his bachelor's degree from Siena College in 1950; and WHEREAS, On October 25, 1943, Joseph W. Styno enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country as a Technician Fourth Grade with Battery C 116th Field Artillery Battalion stationed in the Philippines; and WHEREAS, For his courageous service during World War II, Joseph W. Styno was awarded the Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal, Philippines' Liberation Ribbon, and the Bronze Service Arrowhead; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service on February 20th, 1946, Joseph W. Styno returned to his hometown and earned his bachelor's degree from Siena College in 1950; and WHEREAS, On October 26, 1952, Joseph W. Styno married the late Adeline Ricci at Saint Mary's Church in Troy; together, they raised two daughters, Sandra and Kathleen, and were the loving grandparents of two grandchildren, Stephanie and Heather; and WHEREAS, For many years, Joseph W. Styno worked as a supervisor for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, retiring in 1995, after 45 years of service; in his much deserved retirement, he enjoyed various sports including bowling, baseball and football; he especially enjoyed rooting for the New York Yankees and the Washington Redskins; and WHEREAS, Active in his community, Joseph W. Styno served as an Eucharistic Minister for Saint Francis de Sales Parish in Troy; and WHEREAS, Joseph W. Styno died on December 4, 2005, at the age of 80, and was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Troy; 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, Joseph W. Styno 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 Joseph W. Styno posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on November 12, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Joseph W. Styno.