Joseph A. Griffo's posts related to Veterans

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.

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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.

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Griffo Bill To Support Grieving Military Families Signed Into Law

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Griffo Bill To Support Grieving Military Families Signed Into Law

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John D. Ringlehan Biography

Posted by Joseph A. Griffo on Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Senator Joseph A. Griffo has sponsored John D. Ringlehan of Rome, NY for 2012 induction in the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.John D. Ringlehan is deserving of a place among New York State’s elite veterans for his battlefield gallantry during WW II and his continued active work as a civilian to ensure that veterans continue to be an integral part of our community.While originally from Campbell Hall, Orange County, John Ringlehan has called Rome, New York home for most of this life.

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