LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring United States Army PFC Joseph Grimaldi
upon the occasion of his deployment to Afghanistan

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, Individuals who dedicate their lives to military service
merit the commendation and applause of all citizens for their commitment
to the preservation of American freedom; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor United States
Army PFC Joseph Grimaldi upon the occasion of his deployment to Afghan-
istan, to be celebrated on Sunday, February 7, 2010, in Amityville, New
York; and
WHEREAS, A member of the United States Army Reserve Unit 455 Engineer
Detachment based in Amityville, PFC Joseph Grimaldi is to be honored for
faithfully and courageously serving our Nation when its freedom is at
stake; and
WHEREAS, A native of Hicksville, PFC Joseph Grimaldi's dedication and
sacrifices help to 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, This Legislative Body is moved with great respect and rever-
ent esteem, and, on behalf of all of the citizens of the Empire State,
to renew its tribute to the men and women of New York State who so cour-
ageously served their State and Nation during the War in defense of
freedom and democracy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor United States Army PFC Joseph Grimaldi upon the occasion of his
deployment to Afghanistan; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to United States Army PFC Joseph Grimaldi.