LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Edward Sieban,
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, Edward Sieban, Mayor of East Rockaway, New York, died on July
3, 2010, at the age of 49; and
WHEREAS, Elected as Mayor of East Rockaway in March of 2007, Edward
Sieban distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedi-
cation and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Edward Sieban's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, In addition to serving as Mayor, he was the 2nd Vice Presi-
dent of the Nassau County Village Officials Association; Edward Sieban's
government service extended beyond the village to the Town of Hempstead,
where he served as Deputy County Clerk and as Chief of Staff and Counsel
to the Hempstead Town Board; and
WHEREAS, An alumnus of Chaminade High School in Mineola, New York,
Edward Sieban studied Accounting at St. John's University and went on to
earn a law degree from New York Law School in Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, A communicant of St. Raymond's Parish, he was a member of the
East Rockaway Kiwanis Club and the Monsignor Walsh-St. Raymond's Council
of the Knights of Columbus; he served for many years on the East Rocka-
way Committee and was one of the founding members of the East Rockaway
Pride Party; furthermore, he was a member of the Lynbrook-East Rockaway
Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Edward Sieban served as Vice President and Counsel
to the East Rockaway Education Foundation since its inception; he was
also involved in the formation of the Village Foundation of East Rocka-
way; a member of the Nassau County, New York State and American Bar
Associations; and a member of the Nassau County Catholic Lawyers Guild,
the Irish-Americans in Government Association and the Friendly Sons of
St. Patrick; and
WHEREAS, Edward Sieban had many accomplishments during his three-plus
years on the village board, including the redevelopment of the water-
front and downtown as well as the improvements to the John Street
athletic complex; he also drafted the local law that extended the
protection of Megan's Law to the village; and
WHEREAS, Most recently, Edward Sieban had included the public in the
proposition of a Transit Oriented District in East Rockaway; and
WHEREAS, Edward Sieban is survived by his wife of 17 years, Thea; four
children, Teddy, Thea, Elizabeth, and Tommy; his father, Edward; his
brother, Tim; and his sister, Katherine Gallagher; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Edward Sieban 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 untimely death of Edward Sieban, 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 Edward Sieban.