Honor Vincent Piccola's 100th Birthday

Senate Resolution No. 944 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Vincent Piccola upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay tribute to those outstanding individuals who have helped build and shape this Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Vincent Piccola upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Rome Memorial Hospital's Residential Health Care Facility; and WHEREAS, Vincent Piccola was born to Peter (Pietro) and Mary (Domenica Ficca) Piccola on April 23, 1919, in Pennsylvania; along with his four siblings, the family moved to Rome, New York; and WHEREAS, In 1937, Vincent Piccola graduated from Rome Free Academy; while living with and taking care of his mother, he worked at General Cable Corporation as a machine operator before enlisting in the United States Army; and WHEREAS, The Army of the United States certified that Vincent Piccola, Private, Company F, 6th Quartermaster Training Regiment, 1307th Service Unit had honorably served in active Federal Service from June

June 15, 1953, in Pompei, Naples, Italy; together they had two sons, the late Richard, and Perry (Deborah); and WHEREAS, Vincent and Lucia Piccola were happily married for 63 years, until her death in 2016; today, Vincent is the loving grandfather to Tracey (Matthew) Downs; and WHEREAS, Vincent Piccola has always been an amazing story-teller, telling tales of his many adventures, using his uncanny ability to remember dates and details; he is also a great fan of Gary Cooper and enjoys watching re-runs of MASH; and WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian has experienced the incredible joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the stamina and courage to savor a full life; and WHEREAS, Vincent Piccola has enriched the lives of those around him through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize those who have reached such a remarkable age and who have witnessed and celebrated the innovations, cultural developments and awesome achievements of this country during the last century, while themselves contributing to the growth and excellence of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Vincent Piccola upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Vincent Piccola.