New York J 1421: Commending David A. Catallo posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New York State Senate

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01/21/2026REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION

01/21/2026ADOPTED

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Senate Resolution No. 1421

BY: Senator TEDISCO

 COMMENDING David A. Catallo posthumously upon the
 occasion of his designation as recipient of a
 Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an
 individual by the New York State Senate

 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those outstanding individuals whose lives of courage, sacrifice,
and service have profoundly enriched the State of New York and the
Nation; and

 WHEREAS, David A. Catallo, a lifelong resident of the Town of
Waterford and a member of the Greatest Generation, is posthumously being
honored upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient of the
Liberty Medal, the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the New
York State Senate, in recognition of his extraordinary valor,
patriotism, and lifelong commitment to public service; and

 WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Liberty Medal was established by
Resolution and is awarded to individuals who have merited special
commendation for exceptional, heroic, or humanitarian acts on behalf of
their fellow New Yorkers; and

 WHEREAS, David A. Catallo was born on November 14, 1924, in
Waterford, New York, the son of the late Orazio and Loretta Villa
Catallo, and was a graduate of Waterford High School, where his deep
roots in the community first took hold; and

 WHEREAS, In service to his country during one of the most
consequential moments in world history, David A. Catallo entered the
United States Navy on November 2, 1942, and served honorably as a Navy
Corpsman during World War II; and

 WHEREAS, After completing his training in Florida, he was deployed
to England and assigned to the 6th Naval Beach Battalion, whose perilous
mission was to establish beach markers, direct incoming troop movements,
and provide immediate medical care to wounded service members during
amphibious landings; and

 WHEREAS, On June 6, 1944-D-Day-David A. Catallo crossed the English
Channel aboard LCI-88 as part of the first wave of American forces to
land on Omaha Beach, enduring hours of relentless enemy shelling while
courageously performing his duties under fire; and

 WHEREAS, During the assault, he was wounded by an artillery shell
explosion and evacuated from the battlefield, later regaining
consciousness in a field hospital in England, having demonstrated
extraordinary bravery and selflessness in the face of grave danger; and

 WHEREAS, For his valor and gallantry in combat, David A. Catallo was
awarded the Purple Heart, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Bronze
Star Medal with "V" Device, the World War II Victory Medal, and the
American Campaign Medal, as well as the Croix de Guerre and the Legion

of Honor, decorations bestowed by the French Government in recognition
of his heroism during the liberation of France; and

 WHEREAS, David A. Catallo was honorably discharged from the United
States Navy on June 9, 1945, and was further distinguished by the fact
that he and three of his brothers-Anthony, Merico, and Feody-served
simultaneously in the United States Armed Forces during World War II, a
testament to a family's profound devotion to country; and

 WHEREAS, Following his military service, David A. Catallo continued
a lifetime of public service through his 35-year career with the United
States Postal Service, including distinguished service as Waterford
Postmaster from 1972 until his retirement in 1981; and

 WHEREAS, Deeply committed to his community, he was an inactive
member of the Kavanaugh Hook and Ladder Company, where he served as
Treasurer for an extraordinary 41 consecutive years and was honored in
2010 with a plaque commemorating 65 years of service; and

 WHEREAS, He was also a lifetime member and former Treasurer of the
Waterford Knights of Columbus, a member of the Waterford Bocce
League-serving as League President and Team Captain-and a member of the
Waterford Golf League, re