Senate Resolution No. 2813

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Joseph Francis Fagan posthumously upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Albany County at its Honor A Veteran
Ceremony on July 10, 2017

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, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joseph Francis Fagan posthumously upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor A Veteran Ceremony
on Monday, July 10, 2017, at the American Legion Joseph E. Zaloga Post
1520, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, In June of 1993, a committee was formed by the Albany
County Veterans Bureau known as the Albany County Honor-A-Veteran
Committee; the committee was formed to honor a deceased Albany County
veteran, who has served his country in time of conflict; the Honor A
Veteran Program takes place monthly on the first Monday of each month;
and

WHEREAS, For his courageous and dedicated service to his country,
Joseph Francis Fagan will be recognized at this year's June Honor A
Veteran Ceremony; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Francis Fagan, who died in 1918, at the age of 25,
proudly served his country with honor and distinction from April 15,
1917 through June 13, 1918, as a member of the United States Marines
during the First World War; and

WHEREAS, A Corporal of the 45th Company, 5th Regiment, 2nd Division,
Joseph Francis Fagan was awarded numerous medals and commendations for
his unremitting dedication to his country; 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 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, 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
honor Joseph Francis Fagan posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Albany County at its Honor A
Veteran Ceremony on July 10, 2017; and be it further

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