LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Frederick Francis Harrison,
distinguished 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, Frederick Francis Harrison died on April 1, 2010, at the age
of 81; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 31, 1928, in Queens, New York, Frederick Fran-
cis Harrison married Claire Marie Harrison in 1952, and moved to the
Bronx where they raised their nine children; and
WHEREAS, Two years earlier, Frederick Francis Harrison joined the
United States military and served his country in the Korean War; after
the war, he returned to New York and worked for CIT Leasing and Financ-
ing Company; and
WHEREAS, Frederick Francis Harrison distinguished himself in his
profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Frederick Francis Harrison's commitment to excellence, and
his spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Frederick Francis Harrison is survived by his wife, Claire;
and his nine children, Dennis, Katherine, Robert, Joey, Francine,
Therese, Edward, Elizabeth, and John; as well as 19 grandchildren, and
four great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Frederick Francis Harrison
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 Frederick Francis Harrison, 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 Frederick Francis Harrison.