LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Dr. Henry J. Romano 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, Dr. Henry J. Romano of Auburn, New York, died on Saturday,
May 5, 2012, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henry J. Romano distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, A staple of his community, Dr. Henry J. Romano worked out of
his private pediatric office, which was in operation from 1951 until his
retirement in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henry J. Romano also spent 16 years as the Auburn
Enlarged City School District's physician; and
WHEREAS, A doctor whose dedication and attitude helped to form lasting
connections with his patients, Dr. Henry J. Romano always seemed to
nobly put service above self; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henry J. Romano's commitment to excellence, and his spir-
it of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henry J. Romano offered his medical services to a number
of local organizations, including the Neighborhood House, the Cayuga
Home for Children, the Cayuga County Office for the Aging and the E.
John Gavras Center, which he helped to create in 1953 and acted as the
clinic's medical director until his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Henry J. Romano is survived by his wife, Joanne, three
children and two grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Dr. Henry J. Romano 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 Dr. Henry J. Romano 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 Dr. Henry J. Romano.