Honor George V. Ross

November 5, 2018, at American Legion, Zaloga Post No. 1520, 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; the committee was formed to honor a deceased Albany County veteran, who has served his country in time of conflict; the Honor A Veteran Program takes place monthly on the first Monday of each month; and WHEREAS, George V. Ross was born on September 21, 1926, in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, He proudly served his country with courage and dedication as a Private First Class/E3 with the United States Marine Corps, 3rd Division, 9th Regiment, K Company, during World War II in Guam and Iwo Jima from October 26, 1943 until July 21, 1945; and WHEREAS, Upon returning home, George V. Ross was employed with the Albany Police Department; he also worked for Central Dairy, Borden Dairy and Crowley Dairy; he was a member of the American Legion, Zaloga Post, and a life member of the Marine Corps League, William Dale O'Brien Chapter; and WHEREAS, George V. Ross died on Friday, September 29, 2017, in Rexford, New York, at the age of 91; and WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad, George V. Ross 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 commend George V. Ross posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor A Veteran Ceremony on November 5, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of George V. Ross.