J2662-2011 Actions

• Jun 17, 2011: ADOPTED
• Jun 17, 2011: REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
• Jun 16, 2011: REFERRED TO FINANCE

J2662-2011 Text

 LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION  honoring  George  L. Infante in recognition and
 appreciation of his long and illustrious career serving  the  people  of
 Albany County
 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
 those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted
 themselves  to  faithfully serving the best interests of their community
 and the needs of its residents; and
 WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its  long
 standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is justly proud to honor
 George L. Infante in recognition and appreciation of his long and illus
 trious career serving the people of Albany County; and
 WHEREAS, Most recently, since 1994, George L. Infante has  represented
 the 1st Legislative District in the Albany County Legislature; and
 WHEREAS,  Retired  after more than 43 years in law enforcement, George
 L.  Infante was Albany County Sheriff from 1980 through 1989;  previous
 ly, he was Deputy Superintendent - Field Commander of the New York State
 Police, which he joined as a New York State Trooper in May of 1946; and
 WHEREAS,  He  served his country as a member of the United States Army
 during World War II, and has been an active volunteer  for  and  partic
 ipant  in  organizations  benefiting veterans, senior citizens and union
 workers; and
 WHEREAS, George L. Infante is a past Albany County  Commander  of  the
 American  Legion,  a  member  of the TRIAD-NYS Committee for the coordi
 nation of law enforcement for elderly persons, former  Chairman  of  the
 Veterans  Care  Board  at  the Stratton VA Medical Center, where he also
 works as a volunteer, and an Advisory Board member of the  Glenmont  Job
 Corps; and
 WHEREAS,  With him throughout have been his wife, Amaryllis, and their
 six children and 11 grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to  be  a
 part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
 WHEREAS,  George  Infante,  who  will  be  92 years-old this year, has
 announced he will not seek re-election to the Albany County Legislature;
 after 17 years of distinguished service, he will officially leave office
 December 31, 2011; and
 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when  individ
 uals  of  such  noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten
 tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all  the  citizens  of
 the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
 RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative  Body pause in its deliberations to
 honor George L. Infante in recognition and appreciation of his long  and
 illustrious  career  serving  the  people  of  Albany  County; and be it
 further
 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran
 smitted to George L. Infante, 9 McDonald Road, Albany, New York 12209.

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