LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending George L. Infante upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition on February 14, 2009

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend George L.
Infante upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition at
a birthday celebration held at Nathaniel Adams Blanchard American Legion
Post 1040, Delmar, New York, with 400 family members and friends in
attendance, on Saturday, February 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Albany, New York, for more than 60 years,
George L. Infante is the quintessential civic leader; he has been a
member of the County Legislature since 1994, where he currently serves
on the Health, Law and Personnel Committees, and served as the County
Sheriff from 1980 to 1990; and
WHEREAS, George L. Infante retired as the Deputy Superintendent Field
Commander of the New York State Police after 33 years of dedicated
service; he is a life member of the International Association of Chiefs
of Police, the New York State Chiefs of Police Association, the State
Police PBA and the Sheriff's Association; and
WHEREAS, A United States Army veteran who served in World War II,
George L. Infante is a past County Commander of the American Legion,
Sheehy Palmer VFW Post 6776 and Fort Orange American Legion Post 30 and
a member of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Albany County, George L. Infante believes
in giving back to the community he loves so much; he is a member of St.
James Church, the Advisory Board of Glenmont Job Corps, the County
Committee for Alternatives to Incarceration, the Albany County Forensic
Task Force, Emergency Management Public Safety Committee and Senior
Citizen's Advisory Board, and TRIAD-NYS; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, George L. Infante has
compiled an impressive record of civic and charitable service; he is a
member of the Sons of Italy and the Italian American Community Center,
as well as a former Chair of the Veterans Care Board at the Stratton VA
Medical Center, where he also volunteers; and
WHEREAS, With George L. Infante throughout have been his wife of 65
years, Amy, and their six children and 11 grandchildren, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man, who has experienced the incredible
joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the
stamina and courage to savor a full life, has inspired and enhanced the
lives of his many friends and family; and
WHEREAS, This beloved man has enriched the lives of those around him
through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent
charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize those who have reached such a remarkable age and who have witnessed
and celebrated the innovations, cultural developments and awesome
achievements of this country during the last century, while themselves
contributing to the growth and excellence of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend George L. Infante upon the occasion of his designation for
special recogntion on February 14, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George L. Infante.