LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of David F. Crowley, 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, David F. Crowley of Binghamton, New York, died on Wednesday,
November 10, 2010, at the age of 73; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Binghamton High School, Boston College and
Syracuse Law School, David F. Crowley began his legal career working in
Albany, New York, as Assistant Counsel to Senate Minority Leader George
Ingalls; and
WHEREAS, David F. Crowley distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, He continued in his private practice at Shaw, O'Brien, Crow-
ley and Reynolds for more than 45 years; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, he was appointed City Court Judge; he was also a
member of both the New York State Bar Association and the Broome County
Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, David F. Crowley's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, He served as General Counsel for American Pipe and Plastics,
Inc. and interim CEO, and was a member of the Binghamton Boys and Girls
Club; and
WHEREAS, David F. Crowley loved playing tennis, driving his 1951 MG
and spending time with his family and friends; his two favorite places
were Oguaga Lake and Freeport Bahamas; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his father and co-founder of Crowley Foods,
Frank L. Crowley and his mother, Mary V. Crowley, his brothers, Homer
Crowley, Brian Crowley and stepbrother, Eugene Crowley, David F. Crowley
is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Joan M. Crowley; three
children, daughter, Dr. Brooke Crowley-Esposito and son-in-law, Dr.
Albert Esposito; two grandchildren, Colby Esposito and Cleary Esposito;
son, Kiernan M. Crowley, Esq. and daughter-in-law, Meghan Young Crowley;
four grandchildren, Conlon Crowley, Ronan Crowley, Brody Crowley and
Alley Crowley; daughter, Kendall Crowley-Quackenbos and son-in-law, John
Quackenbos; and two grandchildren, Layk Quackenbos and Boden Quackenbos;
as well as a stepbrother, Dr. Leonard Crowley; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, David F. Crowley 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 F. Crowley, 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 F. Crowley.