Honor Local Veteran Posthumously

Senate Resolution No. 4767 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Joseph P. Mangione, Jr. posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor A Veteran Ceremony on July 9, 2018 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, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have served in times of peace; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joseph P. Mangione, Jr. posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor A Veteran Ceremony on Monday, July 9, 2018; and WHEREAS, For his courageous and dedicated service to his country, Joseph P. Mangione, Jr. will be recognized at this year's July Honor A Veteran Ceremony; and WHEREAS, Joseph P. Mangione, Jr. was born on February 8, 1936, to the late Joseph P. Mangione Sr. and Elizabeth Kehn Mangione; and WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Troy, New York, Joseph P. Mangione, Jr. graduated from Troy High School in 1955, before enlisting in the United States Army on November 24, 1958; and WHEREAS, Joseph P. Mangione, Jr. honorably served his country as a medic at West Point Military Academy during the Korean War until his honorable discharge on November 23, 1960; and WHEREAS, A salesman by trade, Joseph P. Mangione, Jr. spent his illustrious career at Lusco Paper Company, retiring in 2000; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering dedication to his community, Joseph P. Mangione, Jr. was a member of the Troy Board of Education from 1979 to 1985; in addition, he was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a member of the Troy High School Alumni Association, the Troy Council Knights of Columbus and a Menands Workshop (Northeast Career Planning) volunteer; and WHEREAS, Joseph P. Mangione, Jr. enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and sailing on Saratoga Lake; he died on May 18, 2011; and WHEREAS, Joseph P. Mangione, Jr. is survived by his wife of 45 years, Florence Millhouse Mangione; five sons, Joseph K. (Judy), Robert (Toni), William, Mark and Kurt (Laura); a daughter, Amy; two brothers, Gerard (Joyce) and Michael (Marie); a sister, Susan (Thomas); 11 grandchildren; a great grandson; his best four-legged friend, Caesar; and many nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad, these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and merit forevermore, the highest respect of their 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 Joseph P. Mangione, Jr. posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor A Veteran Ceremony on July 9, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Joseph P. Mangione, Jr.