LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Norman Lent, 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, Norman Lent died on Monday, June 11, 2012, at the age of 81;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Oceanside and raised primarily in East Rockaway,
Norman Lent attended public schools there and in Lynbrook and Malverne,
graduating from the latter in 1948; and
WHEREAS, Norman Lent earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hofstra
University in 1952, and after a two-year tour of active duty in Korea as
a naval officer, he earned a degree from the Cornell University School
of Law in 1957; subsequently, he began practicing law in Lynbrook, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Norman Lent served in the New York State Senate for eight
years before going to Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, One of Nassau County's longest serving and most influential
congressmen, Norman Lent distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Described by many as a true gentlemen, Norman Lent worked in
a bipartisan and effective way for the people of Long Island; he was
highly regarded by his colleagues for his ability to bring opposing
factions together to produce workable compromises on important legis-
lation; and
WHEREAS, Norman Lent became a leader on the House committees on Energy
and Commerce and Merchant Marine and Fisheries; and
WHEREAS, Norman Lent played a major role in protecting Peconic Bay by
helping to pass the law that placed Peconic Bay into the National Estu-
ary Program; and
WHEREAS, In 1992, Norman Lent retired from Congress, after serving his
South Shore district for 22 years; his 71 percent margin of victory in
1988 stands as the largest ever of any Long Island congressman; and
WHEREAS, Norman Lent served during the administrations of five presi-
dents -- Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and George
H.W. Bush; and
WHEREAS, Norman Lent's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Norman Lent is survived by his wife, Barbara Morris-Lent; a
son, Norman F. Lent III; a daughter, Barbara Ann Roberts; a brother,
Robert Lent; and five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Norman Lent 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 Norman Lent 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 Norman Lent.