LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating John Germano upon the occasion of
celebrating his 100th Birthday

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, John Germano was born on April 7, 1912; and
WHEREAS, A World War II veteran, John Germano honorably served his
country as a member of the United States Marine Corps; during the war he
was an Island Hopper in the Pacific; and
WHEREAS, John Germano married Marie DiNapoli; together, they had five
daughters, Katherine, RoseMarie, Candy, Deborah, and Mary; and
WHEREAS, John Germano worked as a machinist for A. Jacoby and Sons
until he was 65 years-old; he continued to work various odd jobs until
the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, An avid fisherman, John Germano has a great love of the
outdoors; he also stabled a horse at Danza Riding Academy in Brooklyn
for his daughter Deborah who competed in horse shows; and
WHEREAS, Today, John Germano is the loving grandfather of 15 grand-
children, Joanne, Stephanie, Anthony, Michael, Alfred, John, Lorraine,
AnneMarie, Ralph, Frankie, Michael, Joseph, Francesca, John and Thomas,
as well as 12 great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Anthony, Christopher,
Joseph, Alex, Amanda, Anthony, Christopher, Michael, Leah, Ralph and
Daniel; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man has experienced the incredible joys
and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the stamina
and courage to savor a full life; 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
congratulate John Germano upon the occasion of his 100th Birthday; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Germano.