LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring distinguished veteran Frank Peluso on
Memorial Day 2012

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 the people
of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women have served their country; and
WHEREAS, On Memorial Day this Legislative Body is particularly proud
to commend those who have served our country 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 distinguished
veteran Frank Peluso on May 28, 2012, Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, As a young man, Frank Peluso served as a Sergeant and proud
member of the United States Air Force, with the 127 Air Cargo RE-Supply
Squad from 1939-1945, during World War II; while serving his tour of
duty, he was engaged in low flying combat air drops over China, Burma
and India; and
WHEREAS, Frank Peluso was honored to receive numerous medals for his
service to our Nation, including the Air Medal with C, Asiatic Pacific
Service Medal, and the Distinguished Flying Cross, a decoration for
courage shown in air combat; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Whitestone, New York, Frank Peluso is a member
of VFW Whitestone Community Post 4787, where he served ably as Post
Commander and Hospital Chairman; and
WHEREAS, With Frank Peluso throughout have been his wife and two chil-
dren and, he also has four grandchildren and four great grandchildren,
all of whom are proud to be part of his life and rejoice in his many
accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Frank Peluso has exhibited his patriotism both at home and
abroad, demonstrating his love for his country and meriting forevermore,
the highest respect of his 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 distinguished veteran Frank Peluso on Memorial Day 2012; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank Peluso.