Honor Deceased Veteran Frank Lasch

Senate Resolution No. 2150 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Frank J. Lasch posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on August 5, 2019 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Frank J. Lasch posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony to be celebrated on Monday, August 5, 2019, at the USS Slater, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Frank J. Lasch was born on April 1, 1932, in Albany, New York, to Edward and Mary (O'Brien) Lasch; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Frank J. Lasch furthered his education attending the College of the Holy Cross and Cornell Law School; upon graduation from law school he was commissioned by the Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island; and WHEREAS, Frank J. Lasch served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Robert L. Wilson and USS Parsons until he was honorably discharged in 1960, with the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG); and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, Frank J. Lasch returned to the Capital District area and joined the law firm of DeGraff Foy in Albany, where he worked for 40 years practicing law; and WHEREAS, In 1965, Frank J. Lasch married Mary Ellen Gallagher Lasch, and together the couple raised nine children, and were the loving grandparents to 27 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his fellow veterans and community, Frank J. Lasch served as President/Trustee of the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum (USS Slater), and Trustee of both the Teresian House and the Community Foundation of the Capital Region; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, Frank J. Lasch served as Trustee to LaSalle School for Boys, Siena College and Maria College; he was also the President/Trustee of the Lake George Club, and a member of the Albany County Club; and WHEREAS, Frank J. Lasch was a congregant of St. Pius Church; in

2006, for his time and talents, he received the esteemed In Hoc Signo Award by the Holy Cross Alumni Association; and WHEREAS, Frank J. Lasch loved traveling, and was very proud to be able to say he visited all seven continents; and WHEREAS, Frank J. Lasch died on May 16, 2018, in Loudonville, New York, at the age of 86; 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 his patriotism both at home and abroad, Frank J. Lasch 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 Frank J. Lasch posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony on August 5, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Frank J. Lasch.