LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Michael Arthur Santelli,
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, Michael Arthur Santelli of Lyons, New York died on August 19,
2009, at the age of 62; and
WHEREAS, The oldest of seven siblings, Michael Arthur Santelli gradu-
ated from Lyons High School and attended Carleton College in Minnesota,
where he was a political science major; after graduating from college,
he spent a year traveling around the world, visiting Rome, eastern
Europe, Iran, Iraq, North Africa and India; and
WHEREAS, Michael Arthur Santelli then worked his way across the United
States and returned to Lyons in the 1970s, where he started a carpentry
contracting company with his brother, Paul; in 1981, the brothers bought
Trombino's Restaurant from their great uncle, Sam Trombino, and his
sons, Sam Jr. and Joe; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Lyons, Michael Arthur Santelli believed in
giving back to the community he loved so much; he served as the Chairman
of the joint village/town of Lyons Planning Board, a board member of the
Lyons Main Street Program, and the ad hoc committee for a train station
in Lyons, as well as initiated and served on the village tree committee;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Michael Arthur Santelli was a former President
and board member of Wayne Hills Country Club and a member of Lyons Elk
Lodge No. 869 and the Lyons Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Michael Arthur Santelli
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 Michael Arthur Santelli, 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 Michael Arthur Santelli.