LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Robert T. Brandt, 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, Robert T. Brandt of Windsor, New York, died on Sunday, Janu-
ary 9, 2011, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 8, 1927, Robert T. Brandt was lead engineer
of Operating Engineers Local 825; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding man distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Navy, Robert T. Brandt served
in both World War II and the Korean War; he embodied a brand of fervent
patriotism that is rare these days, a passionate love for his country;
he always wore a red, white and blue tie coupled with his Veterans of
Foreign Wars hat; and
WHEREAS, Robert T. Brandt was a member of American Legion Post 86 in
Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; VFW Post 2261 in Windsor, New York; and
Masonic Lodge 396 in Deposit, New York; he was also a longtime Mason,
Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner; and
WHEREAS, His commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity,
carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and
civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his son, Robert T. Brandt Jr., Robert T.
Brandt is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Hazel; daughters and
sons-in-law, Lynn and George Keenan, Cheryl and Bill English, and Terri
and Thomas Miller; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dennis Brandt, and
Thomas L. and Elsie Brandt; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Patty
Brandt, and Helen and Dave Feest; and nine grandchildren; as well as
several nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Robert T. Brandt 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 Robert T. Brandt, 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 Robert T. Brandt.