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This resolution commends Thomas J. Buono, a veteran and community leader from New Hartford, New York, who has been designated for special recognition by the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club of Rome. The resolution highlights Buono's distinguished service, noting that he served in the United States Army's 21st Signal & Aviation Group in Vietnam, reaching the rank of Specialist 4th Class, and later serving in the Army National Guard. After his military service, Buono worked for the United States Postal Service for 38 years and was President of the American Postal Workers Union for 32 years. He is actively involved in numerous veterans' organizations, including serving as President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 944, Chairman of the Veterans Cemetery Committee, and a Director of Wreaths Across America. In 2020, he was elected to the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame and continues to work closely with Gold Star Families in Oneida County. The resolution celebrates Buono's patriotism, community service, and dedication to honoring veterans, and formally recognizes his contributions by pausing to commend him and transmitting an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to him personally.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K372