LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the life and accomplishments of
Thomas A. Grace, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his commu-
nity

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Former 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 peacetime, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; 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, The late Thomas A. Grace will be honored on Monday, May 7,
2012, at the Albany County "Honor a Veteran Ceremony" to be held at
Zaloga Post 4 in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Thomas A. Grace of Albany, New York, died on July 12, 1976;
born on November 24, 1913, in Albany, New York, he served in the United
States Army from 1944 to 1945; and
WHEREAS, During his active duty military service during World War II,
Thomas A. Grace was a Master Sergeant in the NY ANG EOH Unit and
received the American Service, Good Conduct and World War II Victory
medals; and
WHEREAS, After the war, Thomas A. Grace worked as an auto mechanic for
Armory Garage, and for the New York Division of Military and Naval
Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Thomas A. Grace was a member of the
American Legion Fort Orange Post; in addition, he was South End IME,
Vice President of the Relief Society and involved with Boy Scout Troop
8; he was also Commander of Albany Post 1 and a veteran of the National
Guard and New York Division of Naval and Military Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Thomas A. Grace is survived by his sons, Richard and (Jo)
Grace and Larry and (Dee) Grace, as well as by his grandson, Thomas
Grace; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and accomplishments of Thomas A. Grace, distinguished
citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Thomas A. Grace.