LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Richie Ingrassia, posthumously, upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Monticello
Harness Horsemen's Association

WHEREAS, Individuals who have given of their time and energies and
served the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond
remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service were an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Richie Ingrassia, posthumously, upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Monticello Harness Horsemen's Association;
this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at a breakfast to be held in
his honor at the Harness Racing Museum in Monticello, New York, on
Sunday, June 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Richie Ingrassia passed away on March 30, 2010, at the age of
45; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Board of the Monticello Harness Horsemen's
Association for almost a year, Richie Ingrassia was a person who never,
ever had a negative thing to say; he loved playing with his children and
he loved his wife; and
WHEREAS, Richie Ingrassia was a person who brought up everyone around
him and loved life; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Richie Ingrassia stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and earned the respect and
admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Richie Ingrassia displayed through-
out his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; and
WHEREAS, Richie Ingrassia is survived by his wife, Kelly, and two
children, Richie and Hannah; and by his father, Ronnie Ingrassia; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Richie Ingrassia 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
honor Richie Ingrassia, posthumously, upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by the Monticello Harness Horsemen's
Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Richie Ingrassia.