LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending James Troiola upon the occasion of his
designation for special honor by the Sullivan County American Legion

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, James Troiola has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend James Troio-
la upon the occasion of his designation for special honor by the Sulli-
van County American Legion at its Annual Department Officers Visitation
Dinner to be held at Mr. Willy's Restaurant in Monticello, New York, on
Sunday, March 13, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Department Commander V. for The American Legion, James Troio-
la was born in Jamaica, New York and grew up in Queens County; and
WHEREAS, James Troiola enlisted in the United States Navy in 1969 and
took basic training at the Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes,
Illinois; he went on to serve aboard the USS Nitro (AE-23), an Ammuni-
tion Supply Ship as a Boatswain Mate; and
WHEREAS, James Troiola deployed with the Sixth Fleet and sailed to the
Mediterranean Sea and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; after completing active duty
in 1971, he served his remaining time in the inactive reserve and was
honorably discharged in 1974; and
WHEREAS, James Troiola is employed as a Service Manager at Estate
Motors Mercedes-Benz in Goldens Bridge, New York; and
WHEREAS, James Troiola has been an honorary life member of the William
E. DeBevoise Jr. Post 1682 in New City, New York for the past 18 years;
he has served proudly in several positions at the post, county, depart-
ment (state), and national levels; and
WHEREAS, James Troiola has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his devoted service to the
American Legion, a period.of constructive involvement, James Troiola has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 37 years, Saveria,
and their two daughters, Laura and Jeanette, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its gratitude to James Troiola and the men and women of the
United States Armed Forces for their tremendous sacrifices made for our
Nation and for the benefit of all Americans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend James Troiola upon the occasion of his designation for special
honor by the Sullivan County American Legion on March 13, 2011; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Troiola.