Senate Resolution No. 2149

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING Thomas C. Magliocca posthumously upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Deceased
Veteran Ceremony on September 3, 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, 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Thomas C.
Magliocca posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Albany County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran Ceremony to
be celebrated on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the American Legion
Joseph E. Zaloga Post No. 1520, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Thomas C. Magliocca was born on April 16, 1931, in Albany,
New York; and

WHEREAS, After graduating from Fort Schuyler Maritime Academy in
1953, Thomas C. Magliocca proudly served his country as a Merchant
Marine and an Engineer Officer in both the United States Navy
(Lieutenant) and the United States Coast Guard (Chief Warrant Officer
2); after more than four decades at sea, he officially retired on May
15, 1996; and

WHEREAS, For his meritorious service, Thomas C. Magliocca was
awarded the National Defense Service Medal; and

WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, Thomas C.
Magliocca returned to the Capital District and held the title of Vice
President of Shipping for the Atlantic Cement Company and served as
Business Manager/Commissioner for Albany Port District and Trustee of
SUNY Merchant Marine Academy; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to his fellow veterans and community, Thomas C.
Magliocca was Vice President of the National Safety Council and was
involved in local politics; and

WHEREAS, Thomas C. Magliocca died on January 2, 2016, at the age of
84; 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, 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 Thomas C. Magliocca posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on September 3, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Thomas C. Magliocca.