LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of William Jerome Faith,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

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, William Jerome Faith of Bellerose, New York, died at the age
of 87, just a few days shy of 88 years; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, William Jerome Faith distin-
guished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and
substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Born in New York City, on May 30, 1921, William Jerome Faith
served his country as a member of the United States Army from April 1942
until November 1945; completing tours in New Guinea and the South Pacif-
ic, he was a Sergeant with the 6th Ranger Battalion in the Philippines
invasion of 1944; and
WHEREAS, William Jerome Faith married Gloria Rose Walters on April 12,
1947; he was a devoted parishioner of St. Gregory the Great, as well as
an active member of the John F. Prince VFW and the greater Bellerose
community; and
WHEREAS, William Jerome Faith's commitment to excellence, and his
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, He is survived by his wife, Gloria Faith, and his five chil-
dren, William, and wife, Janine; Robert; Gregory; Joseph and John, as
well as his nine grandchildren, Luke; Hannah; Tara; Nora; Claire; Sarah;
Christopher; Anthony and Joey; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, William Jerome Faith
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 William Jerome Faith, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of William Jerome Faith.