LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Richard G. Marko, 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, Richard G. Marko of Oquaga Lake, New York, died on June 12,
2009, at the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Binghamton Central High School and the School
of Forestry at Syracuse University, Richard G. Marko was a past member
of the Binghamton City Council and Planning Director for the Town of
Union, Broome and Tioga Counties, and the City of Binghamton; and
WHEREAS, Before his retirement, Richard G. Marko was a financial plan-
ner for several firms in the area and was also the proprietor of Amps
Bar; he was also an avid fisherman and a member of the Johnson City
Sportsman's Club; and
WHEREAS, A huge fan of the Syracuse Orangemen, Richard G. Marko was
President of the Syracuse Alumni Club of Binghamton and a member and
past alumni president of Sigma Phi Epsilon at Syracuse University; and
WHEREAS, Richard G. Marko is survived by his wife of 31 years, Barbara
(Lorenz); his sister and her husband, Mary Anne and James Savicky; three
nieces, Dr. Melissa Savicky and her husband, Dr. Paul Molloy, Amy and
her husband, Paul Injaian, and Julie Savicky; and many aunts, uncles,
cousins and godchildren, all of whom felt privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoiced in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Richard G. Marko 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 Richard G. Marko, 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 Richard G. Marko.