LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of David A. Hartz, Jr.,
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, David A. Hartz, Jr. of Fulton, Kentucky, formerly of Deposit,
New York, died on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at the age of 56; and
WHEREAS, David A. Hartz, Jr. distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, David A. Hartz, Jr., known as Jim, moved to Fulton
from Deposit, New York; he was a former Broome County Emergency Services
Dispatcher and former Chief of the Deposit Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, A member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Fulton, Kentucky,
David A. Hartz, Jr. served as Fire Chief of the Fulton Fire Department
and was the Twin Cities Ambulance Service Director; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, David A. Hartz, Jr. was a member of the Knights
of Columbus, Kentucky Firefighters Association, KAPA, KCCRB, JPFA,
KBEMS, and HazMat 1; and
WHEREAS, David A. Hartz, Jr.'s commitment to excellence, and his spir-
it of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, David A. Hartz, Jr. is survived by his wife Deb (Raymond)
Hartz, whom he married December 8, 1973; a son and daughter-in-law,
Shawn and Breana Hartz; two daughters and sons-in-law, Summer and Thomas
Reis, and Megan and John Miller; his parents, Joan C. (Wheeler) Raymond
and David A. Hartz, Sr.; 10 grandchildren, Gage Hartz, Lana Hartz, Andy
Sipos, Marisa Reis, Thomas Reis, Jr., Tyler Reis, Abby Miller, Avery
Miller, Ryan Shilling and Ty Shilling; a brother, Randy Hartz; and two
sisters, Julie Wist and Angie Smith; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, David A. Hartz, Jr. 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 David A. Hartz, Jr., 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 David A. Hartz, Jr.