Honor Veteran Arnold Rosenstein

March 6, 2017 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 peace-time, 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 Arnold Rosenstein posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor-A-Veteran Ceremony on Monday, March 6, 2017, at the Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520 in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, In June of 1993, a committee was formed by the Albany County Veterans Bureau known as the Albany County Honor-A-Veteran Committee to honor deceased Albany County Veterans who have served their country in times of conflict; the Honor-A-Veteran Program takes place monthly on the first Monday of each month; and WHEREAS, For his courageous and dedicated service to his country, Arnold Rosenstein will be recognized at this year's March Honor-A-Veteran Ceremony; and WHEREAS, Arnold Rosenstein, who died on May 22, 2016, at the age of

1943-February 4, 1946, as a member of the United States Army; and WHEREAS, A Private First Class, Arnold Rosenstein served in World War II as an Infantry Soldier; for his valiant service, he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon; and WHEREAS, After his discharge, Arnold Rosenstein owned and operated the celebrated Jack's Oyster House in Albany for 60 years; the restaurant is the second oldest continuously family-owned fine dining establishment in the country; and WHEREAS, Under Arnold Rosenstein's luminous leadership, Jack's Oyster House was named Albany's Greatest Restaurant Legend and The Best Restaurant of the Century; 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 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 Arnold Rosenstein posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor-A-Veteran Ceremony on March 6, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Arnold Rosenstein.