LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Andrew J. Damiano, former
Newburgh City Manager, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow and deep regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Andrew J. Damiano, noting the significance
of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, After working in Economic Development for the City of Syra-
cuse, Andrew J. Damiano served as Newburgh City Manager from October
1988 through August 1992, where he oversaw improvements to Delano Hitch
Park and the Broadway School building and the construction of the Key
Bank building; and
WHEREAS, For the past 17 years, Andrew J. Damiano had been the Direc-
tor of Administration and Finance for the City of Cortland; in addition,
he and his wife owned Carter Upholstery in Nedrow, New York; and
WHEREAS, An avid Syracuse Orange basketball fan, Andrew J. Damiano was
a member of the Empire State Quarter Horse Association and American
Quarter Horse Association; and
WHEREAS, Andrew J. Damiano is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cathy;
daughter, Dana Damiano; son, Russell (Sarah) Damiano; daughter, Leigh
(Brian) Strait; father-in-law, Bernie Carter; sister, Rosie Varno; and
two brothers, Joe and Jim Damiano, all of whom felt privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Andrew J. Damiano 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 Andrew J. Damiano, former Newburgh City Manager,
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 Andrew J. Damiano.