LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Sally B. Sanfilippo,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of her 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, Sally B. Adam Sanfilippo of Binghamton, New York, died on
Friday, April 24, 2009, at the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of D'Youville College, Sally B. Sanfilippo was a
former case worker for Monroe County Department of Social Services, and
then for 20 years, she was the volunteer coordinator at Willow Point
Nursing Home; and
WHEREAS, She cared deeply for the sick, the poor and the elderly;
during those two decades, Sally B. Sanfilippo trained volunteers at the
Nursing Home, always stressing the fact that residents be treated with
respect and dignity; and
WHEREAS, Sally B. Sanfilippo distinguished herself in her profession
and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of her community; her commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A communicant of St. James Church, Johnson City, New York,
and a member of the Ladies of Charity, the Catholic Women's League of
Canada, and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Sally B. Sanfilippo also
was a past board member of both the Catholic Social Services and the
Action for Older Persons; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her parents, Edgar and Beatrice Adam; her
sister, Patricia Skowronski; a brother, Orval Adam; and her loving dog,
"Maggie", Sally B. Sanfilippo is survived by her loving husband of 42
years, The Honorable Joseph S. Sanfilippo; her daughters and son-in-law,
Lisa Sanfilippo and Charles Izzo, and Michelle Sanfilippo; two grand-
children, Sophia and Emilie Rose Izzo; and a brother, John Adam, and his
partner, Gary MacMillan, as well as several nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Sally B. Sanfilippo taught
her family the true meaning of love; with a contagious laugh and a
wonderful sense of humor, she leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Sally B. Sanfilippo, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Sally B. Sanfilippo.