LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Jack Diamondstein, deco-
rated United States Army veteran, and 37-year member of the Merrick Fire
Department

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to convey its grateful
appreciation to a veteran whose military service enhanced the quality of
life for the citizens of this great Empire State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to mourn the
death of Jack Diamondstein, decorated United States Army veteran, and
37-year member of the Merrick Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Jack Diamondstein of Merrick, New York, died on Wednesday,
November 24, 2010, at the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, Born in Liberty, New York, Jack Diamondstein volunteered to
join the United States Army at the age of 17; an extraordinary man, he
was a Special Forces Soldier who was an early Green Beret advisor to
Vietnam administrators during escalation of the war in the early 1960s;
and
WHEREAS, The owner of Dr. Jack's Auto Repair in Bellmore, Jack
Diamondstein was an original member of and a trustee of the Bellmore-
based Vietnam War Veterans Association Post 2770, and a member of the
Bellmore American Legion 948; in addition, he served 37 years with the
Merrick Fire Department, several of them as its fire chief; and
WHEREAS, Jack Diamondstein looked upon the Army as the best time of
his life, and was proud to serve his country and help the South Viet-
namese in their fight against Communism; he was the recipient of the
Combat Infantry Badge, the Parachute Badge, Bronze Star with "V" for
valor, the Air Medal for 25 helicopter operations, and the Vietnamese
Cross of Gallantry, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Jack Diamondstein is survived by his wife, Sheila, and his
children, Lee and Shannon; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Jack Diamondstein leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Jack Diamondstein, decorated United States Army
veteran, and 37-year member of the Merrick Fire Department; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Jack Diamondstein.