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This resolution mourns the passing of Mario H. Villa, a 102-year-old distinguished veteran and former Mayor of Amsterdam, New York, who died on May 21, 2025. The resolution honors Villa's lifetime of public service, beginning with his military service during World War II, where he served in the United States Army as a Technician Fifth Grade (Tec 5) in the European Theater from 1943 to 1945, earning a Bronze Star Medal, and continuing his military service in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1950. After his military career, Villa worked as a wage inspector for the New York State Department of Labor and served two terms as Mayor of Amsterdam from 1980 to 1987 and again from 1990 to 1995, during which he was known for his compassionate and community-centered leadership. The resolution highlights Villa's deep roots in Amsterdam, where he was born in 1923, his commitment to public service, and his role as a devoted family man survived by a son, daughter, brother, eight grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren. The legislative body extends its sincere condolences to his family and community, recognizing Villa as an exemplary citizen who lived a life dedicated to service, integrity, and community well-being.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K650