HomeMy Public PortalAboutresolution basile_201407171009262776ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Mark S. Sideris,
Council President
Stephen P. Corbett,
Vice President
Aaron Dushku,
Councilor At Large
Susan G. Falkoff,
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba,
Councilor At Large
Angeline B. Kounelis,
District A Councilor
Cecilia Lenk,
District B Councilor
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
District C Councilor
Kenneth M. Woodland
District D Councilor
Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
Resolution #
WHEREAS: Anthony "Tony" Basile is a life-long resident of Watertown and attended
Watertown Public Schools.
WHEREAS: Tony served our Country with honor and distinction for four and a half
years in World War II. While in the Army, Tony landed on the beaches of Normandy,
France; fought in General Patton's Third Army at the Battle of the Bulge;
WHEREAS: Tony received a Purple Heart after being wounded at the Battle of Metz in
1944;
WHEREAS: After recovering from his wounds, Tony received the Bronze Star for
bravery for his role in laying communication wire while coming under machine gun fire
and mortar attacks. Tony and his unit were forced to fight off a German Patrol in order to
complete their assignment, which likely saved the lives of many other service members
that day.
WHEREAS: Prior to leaving for the War, Tony married the love of his life, Mary. They
have lived on Worcester Street for 70 years with (Mary now deceased). Tony has two
children, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren that call him "Great", which is
appropriate considering Tony's service to our Country; and,
WHEREAS: On July 12, 2014, Tony reached the milestone of 95 years young;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: In recognition of Tony's distinguished
service to his Country and his life-long residency in Watertown, that the City known as
the Town of Watertown hereby honors Anthony Basile by naming the corner of
Worcester Street and Springfield Street "Anthony "Tony" Basile Square."
Council Member
I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was
present, the above resolution was adopted by unanimous voice vote on July 15, 2014.
Valerie Papas, Council Clerk Stephen P. Corbett, Vice President