LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending World War II Veteran Andrew J. Frazier
upon the occasion of his designation as Grand Marshal of the Maspeth
Memorial Day Parade

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, Andrew Frazier 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 World War II
Veteran Andrew J. Frazier upon the occasion of his designation as Grand
Marshal of the Maspeth Memorial Day Parade, to be held on Sunday, May
29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The theme for the 27th Annual Maspeth Memorial Day Parade is
"Maspeth Honors The Purple Heart Medal"; and
WHEREAS, As a young boy, Andrew Frazier attended J.H.S. No. 73, and
Newtown High School in Maspeth; his family temporarily moved to Potts-
ville, Pennsylvania, and he enlisted in the United States Navy on Novem-
ber 24, 1942; and
WHEREAS, After his Yeoman schooling, Andrew Frazier was transferred to
a Naval Military Government Training Camp in Fort Ord, California in
December of 1944; in March of 1945, the military units boarded a ship
from Treasure Island, California, and landed on the Japanese island of
Okinawa on May 1, 1945; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Frazier's military government unit distributed food,
clothing, and farming supplies to help the Okinawan people to re-establ-
ish their villages and lifestyle as it was before the United States
invaded Okinawa; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Frazier remained on the island of Okinawa until April
of 1946; he soon returned to the United States being honorably
discharged as a Yeoman 1st Class on May 13, 1946; for his distinguished
military service, he was awarded the following medals: Good Conduct,
American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific, Victory, and Occupation Service; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Frazier then attended the Hammond School of Drafting
under the G.I. Bill and soon became an Architectural Draftsman; joining
the Maspeth Legion Post No. 783, 45 years ago, he has served as Comman-
der, Treasurer, Historian and has worked on numerous committees; and
WHEREAS, In the performance of his duties and responsibilities, Andrew
Frazier's ongoing efforts and notable achievements have significantly
contributed to the betterment of the quality of life in his community;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Virginia, their three
children, and seven grandchildren, as well as one great-grandchild, all
of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Andrew Frazier has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend World War II Veteran Andrew Frazier upon the occasion of his
designation as Grand Marshal of the Maspeth Memorial Day Parade; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Andrew Frazier.