Bill Text: NY K00410 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of John Baptisto Fiore, proud Vietnam veteran, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-08 - adopted [K00410 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00410-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 410

BY: M. of A. Sillitti

        MOURNING  the  death of John Baptisto Fiore, proud
        Vietnam veteran, distinguished citizen  and  devoted
        member of his community

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens  of  the  State  of New York whose lifework and civic endeavors
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, John Baptisto  Fiore  of  Glen  Cove,  New  York,  died  on
December 31, 2022, at the age of 73; and

  WHEREAS,  The son of Italian immigrants, John Baptisto Fiore grew up
in Bayside, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1968,  during  the   escalation   of   United   States
participation  in  the  Vietnam War, John Baptisto Fiore enlisted in the
Army; he spent months bravely serving with the 1st Cavalry  Division  in
Vietnam and participated in 45 helicopter combat missions; and

  WHEREAS, John Baptisto Fiore's military honors include being awarded
the  Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Combat Medal,
and the National Defense Medal for his exemplary service; and

  WHEREAS,  Humble  despite  his  impressive  military  record,   John
Baptisto  Fiore  was also awarded the Army Commendation Medal for moving
through intense enemy fire to provide first aid to a wounded comrade  on
April 2, 1969; and

  WHEREAS,  John  Baptisto  Fiore  was  honorably  discharged from the
United States Army  in  1969,  but  continued  serving  his  country  as
commander  of  Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1819 in Port Washington and
Nassau County VFW Council, as well as  commander  and  chaplain  of  the
American Legion Post 422 in Queens County; and

  WHEREAS,  As  commander  of Veterans of Foreign Wars posts in Nassau
County and American Legion posts in Queens, he  made  sure  someone  was
always in attendance at an "Unclaimed Veteran" burial; and

  WHEREAS, A man of many talents and drive, John Baptisto Fiore served
as  a veterans' chaplain for many years, was employed as a car insurance
adjuster, co-owned an auto body shop, and  took  care  of  his  parents'
Bronx grocery store; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  deep  love  and  compassion  for  helping  fellow
veterans, John Baptisto Fiore did everything  in  his  power  to  ensure
patriotism was valued in his sphere of influence as he worked tirelessly
with  election  officials, municipalities, school clubs, businesses, and
nonprofit organizations to provide programming and  adequate  facilities
for the veterans in his community; and

  WHEREAS, John Baptisto Fiore is survived by his son, John Fiore; and
two sisters, Grace Cafaro and Ann Meredeth; and


  WHEREAS, John Baptisto Fiore's infinite selflessness and benevolence
will shine on through his family's vivid and happy memories; his insight
and  strength  will forever serve as a beacon of love, light and hope to
the countless lives he touched; and

  WHEREAS, Serving as an inspiration to fellow  veterans,  his  family
and the community, John Baptisto Fiore leaves behind a legacy which will
long  endure  the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory
to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  the  contributions  and  sacrifices  of  John  Baptisto  Fiore, a
patriotic hero who devoted his life to serving our country as  a  member
of its esteemed armed forces; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of John Baptisto Fiore.