LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Walter T. Gorman, 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, Walter Thomas Gorman of Binghamton, New York, died on Satur-
day, October 31, 2009, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, The son of Dr. Philip and Anna Gorman, Walter T. Gorman was a
member of the illustrious Class of 1944, St. Patrick's Academy, Bingham-
ton, New York; he then served his country as a member of the United
States Marine Corps in 1946 and 1947; and
WHEREAS, Walter T. Gorman continued his education and graduated from
the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1951, and
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC in 1954; and
WHEREAS, Walter T. Gorman distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, A former associate at Hinman, Howard and Kattell, Assistant
District Attorney for Broome County, and partner in Gorman, Gorman and
Kearing, he was elected as Binghamton City Court Judge in 1965, and
re-elected in 1969; Walter was later appointed as a State Supreme Court
Judge, Court of Claims, serving in New York City from 1974 until 1979,
and then in Syracuse, New York, until his retirement in 1992; and
WHEREAS, Walter T. Gorman's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Walter T. Gorman was a member of St. Patrick's Church in
Binghamton, New York, where he also served as an usher; the Binghamton
Club, Knights of Columbus; and the Ancient Order of Hibernians; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his brother, Philip Leo, and two sisters,
Claire Lisi and Ann (Nancy) Doyle, Walter T. Gorman is survived by his
wife of 56 years, Joanne (Schneid) Gorman; and seven children, Philip
Gorman, Ellen (Mark) Eule, Elizabeth (Paul) Joyal, Catherine (Douglas)
Stuart, Thomas (Janet) Gorman, Joyce (Richard) Romanow, and David
(Karen) Gorman; as well as 12 grandchildren, and many nieces and neph-
ews; he is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Joyce Davison, and Delia
Schneid; and one brother-in-law, James Doyle; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Walter T. Gorman 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 Walter T. Gorman, 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 Walter T. Gorman.