LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Gary A. Bogart, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay proper tribute
to individuals of great character whose lives exemplify the highest
ideals of humanity; and
WHEREAS, Gary A. Bogart of Endwell, New York, died on Tuesday, January
18, 2011, at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, Gary A. Bogart distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, A retired City of Binghamton purchasing agent with 30 years
of service, Gary A. Bogart was a congregant of St. Joseph's Church in
Endicott, New York; and
WHEREAS, Gary A. Bogart was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed
hunting and fishing; he was a loyal and ardent fan of the New York
Yankees, Rangers, Giants, and Knicks, as well as Syracuse football and
basketball; and
WHEREAS, One who embodied countless benevolent attributes, he was a
comical man who loved to make people smile, but his greatest gift, as a
devoted husband and father, was his unconditional love for his family;
and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his father, Lawrence Bogart, Gary A. Bogart is
survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Maryann Yurko Bogart; his
loving daughter, Andrea; two sons, Thomas (Jamie) Bogart and Craig
Bogart; mother, Celestina; brother, David (Barbara) Bogart; brother-in-
law and sister-in-law, Michael and Madge Yurko; mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Michael and Irene Yurko; nieces and nephews, Ann Marie,
Candice, Kim and David (Stacey) Bogart, Jennifer, Scott and David (Kate)
Yurko; great niece, Madison Bogart; and great nephew, Ryan Bogart; as
well as special friends, Jack Armstrong and Gary Tull; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Gary A. Bogart 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 Gary A. Bogart, 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 Gary A. Bogart.