LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gene Corsale upon the occasion of his
designation as Veteran of the Year by the New York Military Heritage
Institute

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 peace-
time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, The dedication and sacrifices of our military personnel
ensure our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of
democracy, and is a defender of liberty for peoples throughout the
world; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gene
Corsale upon the occasion of his designation as Veteran of the Year by
the New York Military Heritage Institute; and
WHEREAS, A devoted patriot and a distinguished veteran, Gene Corsale
has shown exemplary service while in the military during the Korean
Conflict and afterwards by assisting in the good of the community and
veterans' affairs; and
WHEREAS, Gene Corsale proudly served as a petty officer, second class,
in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1954; he had a total of 45 months
of sea duty aboard the battleship USS Wisconsin, a part of the Navy's
Seventh Fleet during the Korean War, and the aircraft carrier USS Midway
of the Sixth Fleet; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Saratoga, New York, Gene Corsale has been a
strong promoter of veterans' programs and activities throughout his
lifetime; he was honored Saturday, November 8, 2008, during ceremonies
at the New York State Military Museum with Major Gen. Joseph Taluto,
adjutant general of New York, and institute President Fred Altman in
attendance; and
WHEREAS, Among his many accomplishments, Gene Corsale has co-chaired
Saratoga County's "Deceased Veteran of the Month" program for the past
nine years; was instrumental in the restoration of St. Peter's World War
II memorial; has worked with the Albany-Saratoga submarine group on
annual programs; was past vice commander of Adirondack Post 60 Korean
War Veterans of America; was a trustee member of the Military Heritage
Institute and a member of Italian-American War Veterans; and
WHEREAS, Gene Corsale has also worked with the Military Heritage
Institute's oral history unit by building a video tape file of Saratoga
County's deceased veteran program; in 2008, he helped place one of the
nation's first plaques -- located at Railroad Place and Division Street
-- honoring those who have served in Iraq, Afghanistan and the war on
terror; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Gene Corsale managed a project at the 196-year-
old Gideon Putnam Cemetery in Saratoga Springs, New York, that involved
the restoration of Civil War and Revolutionary War veterans' plots; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Gene Corsale was Saratoga County's real property
tax director for 20 years; in this capacity, he lobbied for state legis-
lation for preservation and enhancement of veterans real property tax
exemptions; he also assisted veterans and their widows in applying for
and preparing veterans real property tax exemptions; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Barbara, their two
daughters, as well as their four grandchildren, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A consummate leader, Gene Corsale has provided unwavering
guidance both within Veterans organizations and his community; and

WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad, Gene
Corsale has demonstrated his love for his country and merits, forever-
more, the highest respect of this State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to express its gratitude to the men and women of the United States
Armed Forces for their tremendous sacrifices made for our Nation and for
the benefit of all Americans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gene Corsale upon the occasion of his designation as Veteran of
the Year by the New York Military Heritage Institute; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gene Corsale.