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LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MAY 26, 2019 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ADVERTISERS! They help sponsor the local news section of the Le Roy Pennysaver. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Senator Ranzenhofer Honors Tom Feeley Ranzenhofer Honors Feeley at Veterans’ Hall of Fame Celebration State Senator Mike Ranzenhofer welcomed Tom Feeley, Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and LeRoy resident, to Albany to be inducted into the Veterans’ Hall of Fame. “Tom has dedicated his life to serving our country, through his military career, career in law enforcement and his service with the LeRoy Fire Department. It is a privilege to be able to induct him into the Veterans’ Hall of Fame,” said Ranzenhofer. Thomas E. Feeley was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1990-1993, serving in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Afterward, he served as an elite Embassy Marine at the American Embassy Lusaka, Zambia and the Consulate General Munich, Germany. Following his military service, Corporal Feeley began his federal law enforcement career in 1996 in Miami, Florida. In 1998, he assisted in the opening of the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, New York. After 9-11, he became a FederalAir Marshal in Atlanta, Georgia, serving from 2002-2006. Corporal Feeley was a Course Developer/ Instructor and Branch Chief at the Immigration and Customs Academy from 2006-2008, and was then promoted to Assistant Field Office Director in Salt Lake City. In 2017, Mr. Feeley joined the Senior Executive Service and became Buffalo Field Office Director, covering 48 of the 62 counties in New York State. “I am honored to be recognized by the Senator. My entire career and civilian life have been dedicated to public service in one way or another. I don’t have a lot of spare time, but I do have some time and I think that’s important” said Tom Feeley. “Just giving back to my community is enough for me, to be recognized for it on such a grand scale with my family present was an amazing experience.” Corporal Feeley is a recipient of theNavyAchievementMedal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (with two bronze service stars), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (with one bronze service star), Marine Security Guard Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia and Kuwait). He also received the Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security’s Meritorious Service Silver Medal in 2016. This award recognizes “exceptional individual leadership that is distinguished by achievements of marked significance” and is the second highest award given by the Secretary. Corporal Feeley is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion, LeRoy Rotary, Association of Rochester Police and Area Law Enforcement Retirees and Genesee County Criminal Justice Advisory Council. He is also an active member of the LeRoy Fire Department. . Sign up online TODAY: form.jotformcom/ 91044446190150 GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION What is the “Common App Bootcamp?” GCC’s A Corner Q & FREE College Admission/ Transfer Assistance offered by GCC’s AEOC office in Batavia June 25, 26 and 27 Aug. 27, 28 and 29 9-11 AM or 1-3 PM T-shirts • Hats • Visors • Tank Tops • Jackets • Towels GREAT GIFTS FOR YOUR FAMILY • FRIENDS • ETC. 1 Church St., Le Roy, NY • 585-768-2201 • Fax 585-768-6334 • Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00 E M B R O I D E R Y lpgraphi cs .net