Senate Resolution No. 2111

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING Joseph W. Styno posthumously upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran
Ceremony on November 12, 2019

WHEREAS, 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; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Joseph W.
Styno posthumously upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran
Ceremony to be celebrated on Tuesday, November 12, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Joseph W. Styno was born to Rose (Pietrafesa) and Joseph
Styno on May 25, 1925, in Troy, New York, where he graduated from high
school in 1943; he earned his bachelor's degree from Siena College in
1950; and

WHEREAS, On October 25, 1943, Joseph W. Styno enlisted in the United
States Army and proudly served his country as a Technician Fourth Grade
with Battery C 116th Field Artillery Battalion stationed in the
Philippines; and

WHEREAS, For his courageous service during World War II, Joseph W.
Styno was awarded the Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal,
Philippines' Liberation Ribbon, and the Bronze Service Arrowhead; and

WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service on February
20th, 1946, Joseph W. Styno returned to his hometown and earned his
bachelor's degree from Siena College in 1950; and

WHEREAS, On October 26, 1952, Joseph W. Styno married the late
Adeline Ricci at Saint Mary's Church in Troy; together, they raised two
daughters, Sandra and Kathleen, and were the loving grandparents of two
grandchildren, Stephanie and Heather; and

WHEREAS, For many years, Joseph W. Styno worked as a supervisor for
the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, retiring in 1995,
after 45 years of service; in his much deserved retirement, he enjoyed
various sports including bowling, baseball and football; he especially
enjoyed rooting for the New York Yankees and the Washington Redskins;
and

WHEREAS, Active in his community, Joseph W. Styno served as an
Eucharistic Minister for Saint Francis de Sales Parish in Troy; and

WHEREAS, Joseph W. Styno died on December 4, 2005, at the age of 80,
and was buried in Saint Mary's Cemetery in Troy; and

WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize

that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and

WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Joseph W. Styno demonstrated his love for his country and merits
forevermore, the highest respect of his State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended
and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and
for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Joseph W. Styno posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on November 12, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Joseph W. Styno.