LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ernest C. Malvicini for his devoted
service to his country and to recognize his outstanding contributions to
the State of New York

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 honor Ernest C.
Malvicini for his devoted service to his country and to recognize his
outstanding contributions to the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Ernest C. Malvicini, a Whitestone, Queens resident, was
drafted into the United States Army and stationed at Aberdeen Proving
Ground, Maryland; and
WHEREAS, After training, he was sent to Fort Dix, New Jersey, where he
was assigned to Company G, 608 Ordinance Battalion (John Deere Volunteer
Unit); following infantry training in the Mohave Desert, he was sent to
Camp Shanks, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ernest C. Malvicini was ultimately sent overseas and embarked
in Grunet Bay, Scotland, where he reached England by rail before being
shipped to southern France; his unit was involved in the Battle of the
Bulge and the Belgium campaign; and
WHEREAS, This brave soldier received several decorations and medals
including the American Defense Service Medal and Ribbon, Rhineland
Campaign with one Bronze Star, the European-Middle Eastern Medal, the
World War II Victory Medal, the Good Conduct Medal with Ribbon, and the
New York State Conspicuous Medal; and
WHEREAS, Ernest C. Malvicini is a past Post Commander of the White-
stone Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4787, a member of the American
Legion McKee Post 131, an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus
Olympia Council 394, and a parishioner of St. Mel's Church in White-
stone; 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, Having exhibited their patriotism both at home and abroad,
these men and women demonstrated their love for their country and merit
forevermore 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
honor Ernest C. Malvicini for his devoted service to his country and to
recognize his outstanding contributions to the State of New York; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ernest C. Malvicini.