LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Frank Jarocki, Sr., distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Frank Jarocki, Sr., affectionately known as "Bucky" or "Big
Moe", of Florida, New York, died on Thursday, May 7, 2009, at the age of
78; and
WHEREAS, The son of Joseph K. and Catherine Jarocki, Frank, Sr. was
born on November 18, 1930, in Big Island, New York; and
WHEREAS, Frank Jarocki, Sr., who was a very successful onion grower
and shipper having owned and operated Modern Produce Farms Inc. for more
than 60 years, distinguished himself in his profession and by his
sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his
community; and
WHEREAS, His commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity,
carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and
civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Frank Jarocki, Sr. proudly served as a Trustee and Deputy
Mayor in the Village of Florida for 42 years, and as a planning board
member for many years; he was also a longtime member of the Warwick
Valley Knights of Columbus, the New York Farm Bureau, and the Orange
County Vegetable Growers Association; and
WHEREAS, A member of St. Joseph's Church, in Florida, New York, where
he served as an usher and a holy name member for many years, Frank
Jarocki, Sr. was also a member of the Florida Senior Citizens, and the
Wanaksink Lake Club; in his spare time, he enjoyed his membership in
Wa-A-We Hunting Club; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his sister, Stella Bilvin, Frank Jarocki, Sr.
is survived by his loving wife, Katherine Jarocki; daughter, Karen
Weslowski; son, Frank Jarocki, Jr. and wife, Barbara; five grandchil-
dren, Jason Jarocki, Heather and Amanda Jarocki, Charles and Christopher
Weslowski; one great-grandchild, Katherine Jarocki; and several nieces
and nephews; and
WHEREAS, A loving man who was adored by his children and grandchil-
dren, Frank Jarocki, Sr. enjoyed fishing in the State of Florida with
all of them as well as with his best friend, Vinny Czubak; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Frank Jarocki, Sr. leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Frank Jarocki, Sr., distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Frank Jarocki, Sr.