Senate Resolution No. 1505

BY: Senator LITTLE

HONORING Anthony Cantanucci upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the New
York State Office for the Aging on May 21, 2019

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge
to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their
past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and
valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Anthony
Cantanucci upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
by the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New
Yorker's Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Hart Theatre
Lounge in The Egg, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to
acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during
National Older Americans Month; and

WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape
our Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our
freedoms and values to ensure that those who come after them may have
better lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more
visible and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Anthony Cantanucci has served with the Speigletown Volunteer
Fire Company and as a member of the New York State Guard; commendably,
at the age of 70, he trained as a Certified First Responder, then
upgraded to an Emergency Medical Technician for the West Fort Ann Fire
Department; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Cantanucci also trained in High Angle Rescue, Swift
Water Rescues, and is a Certified Scuba Diver; and

WHEREAS, Today, Anthony Cantanucci serves as Fire Police Captain and
a Class C Firefighter with the West Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Department;
he is also an Honor Guard, Color Guard, and an Adjutant with the
American Legion Post No. 703; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Anthony Cantanucci is a member of the Fort Ann
EMS Rescue Squad, Washington County Fire Police, the New York State Fire
Police Association, Queen Anne Senior Citizens Club, Senior Center of
Kingsbury/Fort Edward, and the Barnstormers Snowmobile Club; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary man has also given of his time and
energies to the Corner Stone Church Food Pantry, St. Anne's Catholic
Church, and the Fort Ann Historical Society, where he was instrumental
in the completion and publishing of the book, Fort Ann: 300 Years of
History; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Anthony Cantanucci has
displayed throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Cantanucci, a very active and industrious man, has
inspired and enriched the lives of those he serves through his
volunteerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of
experiencing life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Anthony Cantanucci upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May
21, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Anthony Cantanucci.