LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of M. William Lahey, distin-
guished 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, M. William Lahey of New Windsor, New York, died on Saturday,
April 16, 2011, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Born August 12, 1940, in Cornwall, New York, M. William Lahey
attended St. Patrick's High School in Newburgh, New York, Newburgh Free
Academy, Orange County Community College, and Marist College; and
WHEREAS, M. William Lahey went on to serve in the United States
National Guard as well as to lead a successful career in politics; and
WHEREAS, On January 16, 2001, M. William Lahey and Judith Bogdanowicz
were united in marriage in Orange County, New York; and
WHEREAS, A loving husband, father, and grandfather whose care and
guidance were always available, M. William Lahey's generosity of spirit
carried over into his community where he willingly shared his talents
and leadership and tirelessly worked to create a safe and prosperous
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, M. William Lahey distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, M. William Lahey served as an Orange County Legislator since
1998, representing New Windsor and Hamptonburgh, New York, including
three years as the Legislature's Chairman; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his time in the Legislature, M. William Lahey
served as a member of the Newburgh School Board for 11 years, including
two as President; and
WHEREAS, M. William Lahey's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A New Windsor Town Councilman for 12 years, M. William Lahey
was also a Member of the Board for the Town's YWCA, and a longtime
Little League Coach; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Edward and Margaret Giovaninni
Lahey, and his first wife, Barbara Ann Lahey, M. William Lahey is
survived by his loving wife, Judith Lahey, two sons, Michael Lahey and
his wife, Donna, and Christopher Lahey and his wife, Erin, his stepson,
Adam Fractenberg and his wife, Robin, and six grandchildren, Parker,
Peyton, Jackson, Malia, Sydney and Lexi, as well as four brothers, three
sisters, and many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, M. William Lahey, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community 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 M. William Lahey, 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 M. William Lahey.