Senator Helming Honors Ontario County Veterans at Event

PHELPS – Senator Pam Helming recently recognized seventeen veterans who live in Ontario County during a veterans recognition ceremony at the Phelps American Legion on Tuesday, November 5. The veterans were nominated by family, friends, and members of the community for the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame, and they were among a total of 76 nominations Senator Helming received for this award across the six counties that she represents.

The veterans honored at this event include Jason C. Borghi, Thomas J. DiConstanzo, Sr., Richard Ferguson, Tony Foster, Gordon Anthony Hill, Lee Houser, John Francis Hudson, Albert J. Kraus, William Frederick List, Michael Maney, Scott James Mattoon, Michael P. McCabe, Daniel J. Petrizzi, David Charles Poteet, Tyler Simmons, Howard B. Vienna, and Chester E. Wiatrowski.

“These nominees have contributed so much to our society and to our way of life. They have committed themselves to our country and were willing to lay down their lives to protect our freedoms. It was a privilege to recognize and honor these amazing men and women and to be able to express our eternal gratitude for their service. Thank you to the Phelps American Legion for hosting us, and thank you to the Midlakes Vocal Jazz Ensemble for your patriotic musical performance,” Senator Helming said.