Bill Text: NY J02780 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring the last surviving veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima, Nicholas M. Troianiello for his brave and noble service to his country

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-11 - ADOPTED [J02780 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02780-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2780

BY: Senator LANZA

        HONORING  the last surviving veteran of the Battle
        of Iwo Jima, Nicholas M. Troianiello for  his  brave
        and noble service to his country

  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, It is the intent of this Legislative Body  to  pay  special
tribute to those who have served in times of active conflict, as well as
those who have served in times of peace; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is justly proud to honor the last
surviving veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima, Nicholas M. Troianiello for
his brave and noble service to his country; he will be recognized by the
Sergeant Angel Mendez Detachment 246 of the Marine Corps League  at  its
Annual Ceremony on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, in conjunction with the
observance of the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima; and

  WHEREAS,  Nicholas  M.  Troianiello was born to Vincent and Angelina
Troianiello on April 4, 1926, in  Staten  Island,  New  York,  where  he
attended Port Richmond High School; and

  WHEREAS,  After  graduating  in  1944, Nicholas M. Troianiello was a
member of the New York State Guard for one year prior to proudly serving
his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps  during  World
War  II;  he was one of the 30,000 Marines to land on the small Japanese
island of Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945, marking the  turning  point  of
the war in the Pacific Theater; and

  WHEREAS, The American invasion, designated Operation Detachment, had
the   goal   of   capturing  the  entire  island,  including  the  three
Japanese-controlled airfields, to provide a staging area for attacks  on
the Japanese main islands; and

  WHEREAS,  For  his  courageous  service during the Second World War,
Nicholas M. Troianiello was awarded the Purple Heart and the Conspicuous
Service Award; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military  service,  Nicholas  M.
Troianiello  returned  to  his  hometown, and became a member of the New
York City Fire Department, retiring after 40  years  with  the  esteemed
title of Lieutenant; and

  WHEREAS,   Nicholas   M.   Troianiello  married  the  late  Mary  A.
Troianiello at St. Michael's Church in Staten Island  on  September  27,
1952,  and  together,  they  raised  six  children,  Nicholas, Cathleen,
Steven,  David,  Christopher,  and  Robert;  today,  he  is  the  loving
grandfather  of  six  grandchildren, John, Jennifer, James, David, Cole,
and Jesse; and two great-grandchildren, Michael and David; and

  WHEREAS, Devoted to the United States  Marines  and  his  community,
Nicholas  M.  Troianiello  was  an active member of the USMC League, 3rd
Marine Division Association, the Retired Firefighters  Association,  and
the Devil Dogs; and

  WHEREAS,   In  addition  to  his  military  accolades,  Nicholas  M.
Troianiello was named both Fireman of the Year and Marine of  the  Year,
and  received a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service with
the Devil Dogs; and

  WHEREAS, Kind, generous and always thinking of others,  Nicholas  M.
Troianiello frequently made visits to local veterans' hospitals, and was
committed  to  raising  funds for various organizations such as Toys for
Tots; and

  WHEREAS, A devout Catholic, Nicholas M. Troianiello belongs  to  the
New  York  City  Holy  Name  Society,  and takes great pride in treating
others the way they would want to be treated; and

  WHEREAS, In his much deserved retirement,  Nicholas  M.  Troianiello
enjoyed  playing  sports such as bocce ball, football, and handball, and
liked to spend time outdoors,  whether  it  was  hunting,  crabbing,  or
tending to his gardens; and

  WHEREAS,  Above  all,  Nicholas  M.  Troianiello  has  always  loved
spending time  with  his  treasured  family,  especially  during  summer
vacations at the Jersey Shore; and

  WHEREAS,  Having  exhibited  his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Nicholas M. Troianiello has 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
honor  the last surviving veteran of the Battle of Iwo Jima, Nicholas M.
Troianiello for his brave and noble service to his country;  and  be  it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Nicholas M. Troianiello.