LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying tribute to Russell M. Penny and Peter P.
Krupski posthumously upon the occasion of dedicating the Mattituck Park
District Community Room at Veterans Park in their honor

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's
freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peace-
time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to pay tribute to
Russell M. Penny and Peter P. Krupski posthumously upon the occasion of
dedicating the Mattituck Park District Community Room at Veterans Park
in their honor to be celebrated at a ceremony on Sunday, May 29, 2011,
at Veterans Park, Mattituck, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Mattituck Park District continues to honor the veterans
and deceased members of the Mattituck-Laurel Community, as well as the
men and women who have given their lives in the service of their country
so others may live in peace; and
WHEREAS, Private Russell M. Penny, who gave his life at the United
States Army Airbase at Hickam Field, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, and
Sergeant Peter P. Krupski, who succumbed to wounds suffered at Guadalca-
nal, Solomon Islands, did so for the continued freedom of our Nation;
and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men 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, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men demonstrated their love for their country and merit forever-
more, the highest respect of their State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and
thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and for
their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to Russell M. Penny and Peter P. Krupski posthumously upon the
occasion of dedicating the Mattituck Park District Community Room at
Veterans Park in their honor; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the families of Russell M. Penny and Peter P. Krupski.