LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carmine DeStefano upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Carmine DeStefano upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition; and
WHEREAS, Carmine DeStefano celebrated his 90th birthday on Thursday,
December 3, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in Ardsley on the Putnam, Carmine DeStefano attended
school and worked in Yonkers until joining the United States Army in
1942; during World War II he served from 1942-1945 and was primarily in
the Pacific campaign from Hawaii to New Guinea and throughout the
Philippines; and
WHEREAS, Carmine DeStefano was engaged in the battles at Leyte and
Luzon; in addition to other commendations, he was awarded the Purple
Heart and the Bronze Star for bravery and wounds suffered in combat; and
WHEREAS, Carmine DeStefano and the former Anna Therrien were married
in Canaan, Vermont, on September 30, 1953, and have lived in the
Albany/Colonie area for over 56 years; together they owned and operated
successful businesses, most recently, Carm's Place in Schenectady until
their retirement in 1994; together they were active in the Albany County
Restaurant & Tavern Association of New York State; and
WHEREAS, An avid golfer and former co-owner of two racehorses, Carmine
DeStefano is well-known within the community and has a wide circle of
family and friends; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his three daughters, Barbara,
Carmina, and Carol, five grandsons, Anthony, Shawn, Christopher, Kevin
and Daniel and his great-grandson, Jayden, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carmine DeStefano upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carmine DeStefano.