LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Sergeant Frank J.
A. World of Buffalo, New York, and paying tribute to his courageous
actions as a member of the United States Marine Corps

WHEREAS, The courage and bravery of our military personnel since the
United States Armed Forces commenced Operation Iraqi Freedom will ensure
our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of democracy,
and as a defender of liberty for people throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably during Operation Enduring Free-
dom, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body mourns the untimely death of Sergeant Frank J. A. World of Buffalo,
New York, and pays tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the
United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Frank J. A. World died on Thursday, April 1, 2010,
at the age of 25, while supporting combat operations in Helmand Prov-
ince, Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, This brave soldier was a member of 2nd Light Armored Recon-
naissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,
of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his father, Cruz World, and his grandfather,
Frank Thomas, Sergeant Frank J. A. World is survived by his wife, Beth
M. Zielinski World; two children, Jacob J.C. World and Lilly M.J.
World; his mother, Susan World-Missana; a brother, Larry J. World and
his wife, (Gina); a sister, Candy C. Rodriguez and her husband, Eric;
grandmother, Frances Thomas; nieces and nephews, Kaila, Cecily, Adria,
Francisco and Alero; in-laws, David A. and Theresa Zielinski; and
sister-in-law, Sarah A. Zielinski, as well as many aunts, uncles, cous-
ins and friends; and
WHEREAS, The banner of freedom will always wave over our beloved New
York and all of America, the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave;
and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and
WHEREAS, The freedoms and security we cherish as Americans come at a
very high price for those serving in the military in times of conflict;
it is fitting and proper that we who are the beneficiaries of those who
risk their lives, leaving their families behind, express our appreci-
ation and eternal gratitude for their sacrifices and courageous acts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the untimely death of Sergeant Frank J. A. World of Buffalo, New
York, and to pay tribute to his courageous actions as a member of the
United States Marine Corps; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Sergeant Frank J. A. World.