 
Assembly Resolution No. 494
 
BY: M. of A. Miller
 
        MOURNING   the  death  of  Chief  Warrant  Officer
        Christopher Robert Eramo
 
  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York  whose  lifework  and  civic  endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Robert Eramo of Oneonta,
New York, died on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the age of 39; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Born  on  May   23,   1983,   Christopher   Robert   Eramo
distinguished  himself  in  his profession and by his sincere dedication
and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and
 
  WHEREAS, Christopher Robert Eramo served his country  honorably  for
over  18  years,  including  tours of duty in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; and
 
  WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Christopher
Robert  Eramo  received  nine  Army  Commendations  Medals,   six   Army
Achievement  Medals, the Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Citation,
National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal,  and  the
Army Service Medal; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Loving  all  things  outdoors,  Christopher Robert Eramo's
hobbies included camping,  fishing,  hiking,  dirt  biking,  flying  his
private  planes,  going  for  rides  on  his  motorcycle, and even scuba
diving; and
 
  WHEREAS, Christopher Robert Eramo is survived by  his  loving  wife,
Jennilee;  mother,  Carolyn;  sister,  Shannon  Marie;  brother, Dillon;
grandmother, Anja; nephews, Michael and  Nicholas;  niece,  Addilyn;  as
well  as  beloved  uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and many dear
friends; he was preceded in death  by  his  father,  Kari;  uncle,  Esa;
grandfather,  Martti;  grandfather,  James;  grandmother,  Dorothy;  and
uncle, William; and
 
  WHEREAS, Christopher Robert Eramo's commitment  to  excellence,  and
his  spirit  of  humanity,  carried  over into all fields of enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and
 
  WHEREAS, Our Nation's  veterans  who  gave  the  ultimate  sacrifice
deserve  to  be  recognized, commended, and honored by the people of the
State of New York for their service and for their  dedication  to  their
communities, their State, and their Nation; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Christopher Robert Eramo leaves behind a legacy  which  will
long  endure  the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory
to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn  the  death of Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Robert Eramo; and
be it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Chief Warrant  Officer  Christopher  Robert
Eramo.
Mourning the death of Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Robert Eramo

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