LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of James J. Parola, World War
II Veteran, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

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, James J. Parola, World War II Veteran, of Freeport, New York
died on February 24, 2011 at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, James J. Parola distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, A retired Supervisor for AT & T, James J. Parola was Past
President and a 12 year member of the Freeport Board of Education, as
well as Past President of Freeport Dollars for Scholars, a nonprofit
organization that raises money for college bound students; and
WHEREAS, James J. Parola was a lifelong proponent of education; he
became more active in the Freeport School District after his sons David
and Robert graduated from high school; and
WHEREAS, James J. Parola's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Along with his beloved wife Madeleine, James J. Parola estab-
lished an annual scholarship fund for Freeport High School students who
aspire to study theatre arts in college; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his son, Robert, James J. Parola is survived
by his wife Madeleine, of 57 years, his son, David, two grandsons,
Gordon and Alynn, and four siblings, Harry, Florence, Marian, and Grace;
and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, James J. Parola 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 World War II Veteran, James J. Parola, 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 James J. Parola.