LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the life and accomplishments of E.
Joseph Cassarino, 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 E. Joseph Cassarino is being honored at the Albany
County Honor A Veteran Ceremony being held at the Albany County Office
Building, Cahill Room, 112 State Street, Albany, New York on Monday,
March 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, E. Joseph Cassarino of Albany, New York, died on February 8,
1986; born in Hartford, Connecticut on September 17, 1914, he served in
the Connecticut National Guard from October 8, 1936 to October 7, 1939
and in the United States Army from April 13, 1943 to March 9, 1946,
seeing combat during World War II in the Rhineland, Ardennes and Central
Europe Campaigns; and
WHEREAS, During his service with the Connecticut National Guard, he
was a Corporal serving as a mechanic in Company "G" of the 169th Infan-
try; and, as a Staff Sergeant in the Army's Battery "B" 473rd Anti-Air-
craft Artillery AW Battalion, he also served as a mechanic; and
WHEREAS, After his honorable military service, E. Joseph Cassarino
moved to Albany and worked as a collector and salesman, as an Inspector
for the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) and then for the United
States Post Office until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, E. Joseph Cassarino is survived by his wife, Winifred Cassar-
ino, and by his daughter, Lynn Laraway, and his son, Alan Cassarino, all
of whom will proudly attend the Honor A Veteran Ceremony on March 7,
2011; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and accomplishments of E. Joseph Cassarino, distin-
guished 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 E. Joseph Cassarino.