LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Joseph R. Sugar, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow and deep regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Joseph R. Sugar, of Wantagh, New York,
noting the significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, The retired Director of Music of the Hewlett-Woodmere Public
School District, Joseph R. Sugar was a tireless advocate for the
advancement of music education who dedicated more than 50 years to the
art of teaching; and
WHEREAS, Joseph R. Sugar began his career as a trumpet and string bass
player in bands that assisted major stage and recording artists, and
recorded for MGM, Fox, and London Records; he was later a professor of
education at Long Island University/CW Post Campus, and Director of
Bands at Indiana University, Matawan High School, Upsala College, Beth-
page High School, and Hewlett High School; and
WHEREAS, An honorary lifetime member of the Suffolk County Music
Educators Association, Joseph R. Sugar served as President of the New
York State School Music Association, the New York State Council of
Administrators of Music Education, the National Association for Music
Education Eastern Division and the Nassau Music Educators Association;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph R. Sugar recently concluded a long term as New York
State School Music Association Government Relations Coalition Chair-
person, where he was a driving force in promoting advocacy for music
education in schools, while continuing to serve on the Nassau Music
Educators Association Advisory Board, where his presence and advice was
of great benefit to all who had the honor of following in his footsteps;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph R. Sugar is survived by his wife Clara, their two
children, Thomas and his wife, Vanna, and Robert and his wife, Maria,
and three grandchildren, Joanna, Danielle, and Summer, all of whom felt
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoiced in his many achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Joseph R. Sugar 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 Joseph R. Sugar, 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 Joseph R. Sugar.