LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Anthony Zippo upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition for his distinguished service to the
Orange County Veterans Cemetery

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Anthony Zippo upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion for his distinguished service to the Orange County Veterans Ceme-
tery; and
WHEREAS, Born on March 14, 1947, in Schwab Hall, Germany, Anthony
Zippo grew up in Rockland County, New York, and was later a resident of
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, A 1980 graduate of Mercy College, Anthony Zippo holds a Bach-
elor's degree in Business Administration; he is a five-year veteran of
the United States Navy, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam as an
explosives expert; he received an Honorable Discharge in 1970; and
WHEREAS, For 20 years Anthony Zippo was employed by the United States
Postal Service, holding positions as mail carrier, supervisor, and
postal manager; and
WHEREAS, In addition, for 10 years Anthony Zippo was the Local Veter-
ans Employment Representative for the New York State Department of
Labor, monitoring service to veterans and assisting them in finding
employment; and
WHEREAS, During the past 10 years, Anthony Zippo has held the position
of Director of the Orange County Veterans Service Agency; and
WHEREAS, An accredited representative of the American Legion, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, Disabled Veterans and the Military Order of the Purple
Heart, Anthony Zippo is the County Treasurer for the American Legion,
and the Treasurer for RECAP and the Purple Heart Hall of Honor; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Zippo is on the Board of Directors of the Castle
Point Veterans Administration Medical Center, the Veterans Adminis-
tration Medical Center at Montrose, the Orange County Veterans Coali-
tion, and the Purple Heart Hall of Honor; and
WHEREAS, The Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery was established
in 2000 in Goshen, New York, to provide a place of reflection and
respect in which to honor our nation's veterans, their widows and their
families; it offers burial sites for veterans at no charge at the time
of their passing, and also plots for veterans' widows and dependent
children; and
WHEREAS, During the past 10 years, over 1,000 veterans have been laid
to rest at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery; these deceased
veterans include those who have died in the conflicts in Iraq and
Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Anthony Zippo has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; rare
indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the bene-
fit of others which Anthony Zippo has displayed throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought
to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Anthony Zippo upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition for his distinguished service to the Orange County Veterans
Cemetery; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Zippo.