SENATOR BRUNO NAMES TWO TO VETERANS "HALL OF FAME" HONOR

Veterans Day Tribute Honors Combat-wounded War Heroes Who Became Local Mayors

Thursday, November 3, 2005

State Senator Joseph L. Bruno today announced the induction of two combat-wounded WWII Paratroops, who later became local mayors, as among the first members of the newly established New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.

The first-of-its-kind online Hall of Fame is designed to pay tribute to New Yorkers whose gallantry in the U.S. Armed Forces is complemented by their service to the community and significant accomplishments as a civilian.

"On Veterans Day, we pause to honor the men and women who serve our nation and the cause of freedom as members of the military," said Senator Bruno. "The Senate Veterans Hall of Fame pays tribute to all who serve, but also singles out for special recognition those whose gallantry and service have helped make our nation and our communities better places to live."

The inaugural class of Senate Veterans Hall of Fame inductees includes more than 25 veterans from across the state who continue to serve with distinction as leading members of their communities, including Senator Bruno�s designees, Ellsworth Jones of Saratoga Springs and Martin G. Mahar of Troy.

Senator Bruno announced that he plans to designate a new Hall of Fame inductee each Veterans Day.

LINKS:
NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
2005 Inductee: Ellsworth Jones
2005 Inductee: Martin G. Mahar 

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