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<br /> <br /> <br />Minutes following the 05/13/2015 Village Board Meeting <br /> <br />Welcome to the monthly regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees today <br /> <br />Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 7PM. <br /> <br />PA: <br />LEDGE OF LLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG <br /> <br />R <br />ECOGNITION <br /> <br />Mr. John F. Costello United States Navy Veteran. <br /> <br />Mayor Alexander recognized resident Mr. John F. Costello for his military service during <br />WW II. The Mayor presented him with plaque and thanked him for his service and <br />contributions to the village. All in attendance applauded. Please see proclamation: <br /> <br />May 13, 2015 <br />Resolution of Recognition <br /> For Mr. John F. Costello <br /> <br /> WHEREAS <br />, Members of the Armed Services from the Village of Wappingers Falls, who have <br />served honorably in wars in which this country's freedom was at stake, deserve a special salute; <br />and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS <br />, It is the intent of this Village Board to commend those who have served in times <br />of active conflict; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS <br />, This Village Board is justly proud to honor veteran John F. Costello upon the <br />occasion of the recognition of his distinguished military service at the upcoming Memorial Day <br />celebration on May 25, 2015; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS <br />, In March of 1944, Mr. John F. Costello began serving his country as a member of <br />the United States Navy; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS <br />, One year later, Mr. John F. Costello was stationed on the U.S.S. Missouri where he <br />was present at, and witness to, the Formal Surrender of Japanese Forces to the Allied Powers on <br />September 2, 1945 in Tokyo Bay, at the rank of Seaman First Class; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS <br />, After three years of service, Mr. John F. Costello was honorably discharged in <br />1947, and returned to Wappingers Falls, New York; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS <br />, Our Village’s veterans deserve to be recognized, commended and thanked by the <br />people of Wappingers for their service and for their dedication to our community, our State and <br />our Nation; <br /> <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED <br />, The Mayor and Board of Trustees, honor Mr. John <br />F. Costello for his contributions and service to the United States Navy, and his witness to the <br />Page 1 of 7 <br /> <br />