NY J01350

Congratulates John Neggia on his 100th birthday, born January 17, 1926, with a surprise party planned at the Mineville VFW on January 17, 2026

Honors Neggia's World War II service, having joined the U.S. Army on April 5, 1944 at age 18 and served in I Company, 1st Platoon, 76th Infantry Division

Recognizes his return from over 16 months of service in Europe on May 22, 1946, noting he is the last surviving WWII veteran of VFW Post 5802

Acknowledges Neggia's message that Memorial Day should be a time to remember and honor fallen military personnel, not a celebration

Directs that an engrossed copy of the resolution be transmitted to John Neggia