LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of James A. McCoy, 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, James A. McCoy of Endicott, New York, died on Sunday, Decem-
ber 14, 2008, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, James A. McCoy distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, A proud veteran, James A. McCoy served on a PT boat in the
South Pacific during World War II and again served in the Korean
Conflict; an exemplary community leader, he was a founding member of
Post 1700 of the American Legion located in Endicott, New York; and
WHEREAS, James A. McCoy was employed at Endicott Johnson for 45 years
and retired as Manager of Store Planning and Construction; and
WHEREAS, James A. McCoy's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Allen and Louise McCoy, and his
brother, John McCoy, James A. McCoy is survived by his loving wife of 62
years, Shirley McCoy; his sons, James R. McCoy and Barbara Zelesnikar,
Thomas W. McCoy and his wife, Marjorie; his grandchildren, Joshua J.
McCoy and wife, Jennifer, Thomas W. McCoy, Jr. and fiancee, Christi
Derr, Bryan M. McCoy and wife, Maggie, Kellianne Milliner and husband,
David, Megan E. McCoy and Ryan J. McCoy; his great-grandchildren, Micha-
el J. McCoy, Andrew J. McCoy, Kaitlyn G. McCoy and Eryn E. McCoy; and
his sister-in-law, Freda McCoy; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, James A. McCoy 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 James A. McCoy, 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 James A. McCoy.