2009-J4796

Honoring United States Navy veteran John Kolanchick upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition

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2009-J4796


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring United States Navy veteran John Kolan-
chick upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Town of Wright/Schoharie Valley Lions Club

WHEREAS, Members of the United States Armed Forces, who served so faith-
fully and courageously in wars in which our Nation's freedom was at
stake, as well as in the preservation of peace during peacetime, deserve
the highest commendation of this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
United States Navy veteran John Kolanchick upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Town of Wright/Schoharie
Valley Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Wright/Schoharie Valley Lions Club is the World
War II and Korean War Commemorative Community for the area and is in its
16th year of honoring America's veterans; and
WHEREAS, At the Town of Wright/Schoharie Valley Lions Club's zone
meeting, John Kolanchick, a World War II United States Navy "Submariner"
and a lifelong military vehicle collector, presented his memoir "Stories
from My Service"; he served on the USS-R-9 submarine, which was built in
1918 at the Chelsea Naval Shipyard in Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, John Kolanchick is a storyteller extraordinaire with many
experiences that can have audiences enthralled for hours; the stories of
his WWII days, logging in the North Country and working for Mack Truck
are captivating; his recollections are interesting and informative; 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 United States Navy veteran John Kolanchick upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Town of Wright/Schoharie
Valley Lions Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Kolanchick.

actions

  • 20 / Apr / 2010
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 27 / Apr / 2010
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 27 / Apr / 2010
    • ADOPTED

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