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Griffo Supports Senate Extension of Military Vote Count

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Monday, March 7th, 2011

Griffo Supports Senate Extension of Military Vote Count Governor-backed measure expected to be signed soon

New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R-C-IP, Rome) this week, voted to ensure that special elections in New York State provide more time for military absentee ballots to be mailed and counted.

The Senate passed the legislation (Senate bill # 3500); one day after the Assembly passed the companion version.

Griffo Passes Measure to Help Grieving Military Families

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Griffo Pushes Back On Behalf of Grieving Military Families

(Utica) - State Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R-C-IP, Rome) today announced that he is moving forward with legislation to protect military families from being subjected to indignity in a time of deep grief.

Griffo Helps Commemorate New Purple Heart Stamp Classification

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Thursday, May 5th, 2011

Griffo Commemorates New Purple Heart Stamp ClassificationU.S. Postal Service Makes Purple Heart Stamp “Forever”

(Utica) – State Senator Joseph Griffo joined members of the Central New York Chapter 490 Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA in commemorating the national unveiling of the new Purple Heart 'Forever' stamp by the United States Postal Service. The U.S. Postal Service will officially unveil and issue the Purple Heart “Forever” stamp in San Diego on May 5, 2011.