LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Henry David Weissmann,
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, Henry David Weissmann of Binghamton, New York, died on Decem-
ber 16, 2010, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Son of Fred and Erna Weissmann, Henry David Weissmann was
born January 9, 1936, in Mannheim, Germany; and
WHEREAS, A Holocaust survivor, Henry David Weissmann came to the
United States with his parents when he was four-years old where he grew
up and built a thriving dairy farm in Harpursville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Henry David Weissmann distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Henry David Weissmann served as a Broome County Legislator
from 9th District and after retiring from farming, he went to work for
Broome County where he served as Manager of Risk and Insurance, Deputy
County Clerk, Manager of Department of Motor Vehicles, and Director of
Public Works; following retirement in December of 2007, he worked for
Nezuntoz Cafe, where his son, Scott, is an owner; and
WHEREAS, Henry David Weissmann's commitment to excellence, and his
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Always active in community affairs, Henry David Weissmann was
the founding President of Colesville Rotary Club, Past President and
Treasurer of the Broome Tioga Holstein Club, member of Farm Bureau,
Member of Afton Sertoma Club, and Member and past Treasurer of Hillcrest
Rotary; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Henry David Weissmann served for 20 years on the
Board of Education of Harpursville Central School; he served on the
Boards of Children's Home of Wyoming Conference and Metro Interfaith
Housing and for many years, he and his family enjoyed hosting a variety
of Rotary Exchange Students; he was an ardent fundraiser, whether manag-
ing golf tournaments or pancake breakfasts or flipping hotdogs and
hamburgers for various organizations; and
WHEREAS, Henry David Weissmann loved sports and was quite an athlete
in his day, playing football in college and coaching his children in
later years; his love of sports was honored each year as he, his sons,
and his friends traveled annually to New York City for the NCAA basket-
ball tournaments; and
WHEREAS, Harboring a love for Broadway shows, Henry David Weissmann
was a long-time season ticket holder to The Cider Mill; he also loved
entertaining and planning parties; at Cayuga Lake he and his wife,
Carol, enjoyed years of wonderful weekends with their Stress Reduction
friends; and
WHEREAS, Henry David Weismann is predeceased by one son, Denton; in
addition to his loving wife of 51 years, Carol Simons Weissmann, he is
also survived by his children, Mark, Scott, and Dori, and his eight
grandchildren, Devin, Jennifer, Cara, Ruthie, Elliott, Isaac, Samara and
Maya, as well as one brother-in-law, Ronnie Simons; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Henry David Weissmann
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 Henry David Weissmann, 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 Henry David Weissmann.