Bill Text: NY J00188 | 2025-2026 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 188

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Sidney J. DeRollo upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday on October 27, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-01-10 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00188 Detail]

Download: New_York-2025-J00188-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 188

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING Sidney J. DeRollo upon the occasion
        of celebrating his 100th Birthday

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate
and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens  of  this  great
Empire State; and

  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, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate Sidney J. DeRollo upon the occasion of his  100th  Birthday
to be celebrated on Sunday, October 27, 2024; and

  WHEREAS, Sidney J. DeRollo was born on October 27, 1924; and

  WHEREAS,  Born in Frankfort, New York to parents Bridget DeRollo and
Rocco   DeRollo,   Sidney   J.   DeRollo   attended   schools   in   the
Frankfort-Schuyler   Central   School   District   and   graduated  from
Frankfort-Schuyler High School; and

  WHEREAS, Sidney J. DeRollo, with a  true  sense  of  pride  for  his
country,  enlisted in the United States Army on February 22, 1943, where
he served in North Africa, France, Italy, and England during  World  War
II; and

  WHEREAS,  For  his  courageous  service  during  the  war, Sidney J.
DeRollo was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign  Medal,
Good  Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal before his Honorable
Discharge from the military on January 27, 1946; and

  WHEREAS, Before returning home to the United  States  following  his
service  in  World  War  II, Sidney J. DeRollo remained in England for a
stint while he attended Shrivenham University; and

  WHEREAS, Back in the United States, Sidney J. DeRollo attended Mount
St. Mary's College in Maryland where he studied Pre-Medicine; and

  WHEREAS, On December 27, 1947, Sidney J. DeRollo  married  his  high
school  sweetheart  and  love  of  his  life, Lena Maneen; together, the
couple had eight  beloved  children:  Ronald  DeRollo  (Terri  DeRollo),
Sydney  Solomon  (Mark  Solomon),  Robert  DeRollo,  Rocco DeRollo (Mary
Holmes), James DeRollo (Diane DeRollo), Susan DiSano,  Bridget  DeRollo,
and Michael DeRollo (Dorri DeRollo); and

  WHEREAS,  Sidney J. DeRollo and his cherished wife Lena celebrated a
remarkable 75 years of marriage on December 27, 2022;  throughout  their
lifetime,  they  have  dedicated  their  lives  to  their  community and
established an unwavering commitment to  family  and  the  upholding  of
family traditions; and


  WHEREAS,  Sidney  J. DeRollo and wife, Lena DeRollo, both faithfully
attended Catholic Church in  Frankfort,  New  York,  every  Sunday;  for
years,  Sidney  was  a lectern of the mass and a Eucharistic Minister of
Holy Communion; and

  WHEREAS, Their family has grown exponentially with  a  total  of  18
grandchildren  and 14 great-grandchildren, all of whom Sidney J. DeRollo
admires deeply; and

  WHEREAS, On January 21, 2023, Sidney J. DeRollo lost the love of his
life and a piece of his heart in his wife, Lena DeRollo; and

  WHEREAS, Sidney J. DeRollo, with his zest for life, has inspired and
enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and

  WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian has experienced the incredible
joys and sorrows characteristic of  and  reserved  for  those  with  the
stamina and courage to savor a full life; and

  WHEREAS,  Sidney  J.  DeRollo has enriched the lives of those around
him through his joyous and sincere  love  for  others  and  through  the
profound charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  intent  of  this Legislative Body to publicly
recognize those who have reached such a  remarkable  age  and  who  have
witnessed  and  celebrated  the  innovations, cultural developments, and
magnificent achievements of this country during the last century,  while
themselves  contributing  to  the  growth  and  excellence of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  Sidney  J.  DeRollo  upon  the occasion of celebrating his
100th Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Sidney J. DeRollo.