LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Gregory M. Weigen, a
retired Buffalo Firefighter 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, Gregory M. Weigen, of the Town of Wheatfield, New York, died
on August 10, 2009, at the age of 49; and
WHEREAS, Gregory M. Weigen distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Buffalo Fire Department for 20 years, Gregory
M. Weigen retired as a Fire Lieutenant; he was a member of both the
Buffalo Retired Firefighters and the Buffalo Professional Firefighters
Local 282; and
WHEREAS, Gregory M. Weigen was a licensed pilot and loved flying his
Cherokee Piper; he was a member of the A.O.P.A., and enjoyed camping,
boating, reading and playing his guitar; and
WHEREAS, Gregory M. Weigen's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Albert J. and Virginia M. Weigen,
and his father-in-law, John Buscaglia, Gregory M. Weigen is survived by
his wife, Joanne Buscaglia Weigen; his daughter, Brianna Marie Weigen;
sisters, Sharon Hejaily and Shirley (John) Guldner; his brother, Burt
(Connie) Weigen; and his mother-in-law, Marie Buscaglia; as well as many
nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Gregory M. Weigen 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 Gregory M. Weigen, retired Buffalo Firefighter 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 Gregory M. Weigen.