Honor Joseph Angelino Award

Senate Resolution No. 1325 BY: Senator AKSHAR HONORING Joseph Angelino upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award for Chenango County by the Boy Scouts of America on May 11, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joseph Angelino upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the

2017 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award for Chenango County by the Boy Scouts of America at its 32nd Annual Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award Banquet on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Boy Scouts of America recognizes a local community leader for their outstanding contribution to the betterment of the community and service to their fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, For his meritorious service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his community, Joseph Angelino has been chosen as the recipient of this prestigious award; and WHEREAS, A lifetime Norwich resident, Joseph Angelino graduated from Norwich High School in 1978; immediately following his graduation, he began his career in law enforcement as Deputy Sheriff; during that time, he obtained his associate equivalent certificate in police science; in

1981, he transferred to the Norwich Police Department; and WHEREAS, Four years later, Joseph Angelino enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve; he proudly served his country for 23 years, including three years of active duty, deployments around the world and three combat tours in the Middle East; he specialized in M60 and M1A1 tanks throughout his military tenure; and WHEREAS, In 1990, Joseph Angelino deployed to Saudi Arabia as a Tank Commander where he found himself on the front line in the Persian Gulf War to liberate Kuwait; four years later, he continued his activation for the Invasion of Haiti; for his astute leadership skills, he was promoted to First Sergeant and transferred from tanks to infantry; and WHEREAS, After his deployment in 2005 was cut short due to injuries, Joseph Angelino received two Purple Heart Medals with gold stars in a ceremony witnessed by hundreds of Marines and hometown officials in February of 2007; and WHEREAS, Throughout his military tenure, Joseph Angelino remained active in law enforcement; he was promoted to Police Sergeant in 1994 and Chief of the Norwich Police in 1996; under his guidance, the Norwich Police Department earned a state-wide reputation for excellence, buoying the morale of all members; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Joseph Angelino served as an admirable instructor and mentor for many up and coming law enforcement officials at the Broome County Law Enforcement Academy; and WHEREAS, After finishing his career in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, Joseph Angelino resumed his duties as Police Chief concurrently with the role of Fire Chief before officially retiring in

2008 from the Marine Corps at the rank of Sergeant Major; six years later, he retired from the Norwich Police after 36 distinguished years of service in law enforcement; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service Joseph Angelino has stood constant in dignity, good grace, and humility; and WHEREAS, Upon retirement, Joseph Angelino continues to be active on the Board of the Northeast Classic Car Museum as a trustee and former President; and WHEREAS, With him has been his loving wife, Kendall, who has given him love and support and rejoices in all of his achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Joseph Angelino upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award for Chenango County by the Boy Scouts of America on May 11, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joseph Angelino.