LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Daryl J. DeMari, 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, Daryl DeMari, of New York died on May 27, 2012, at the age of
41; and
WHEREAS, Daryl DeMari distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Daryl DeMari was a sheriff's deputy with Erie and Monroe
counties; he served as a sheriff's deputy for 16 years, 14 of them with
the Erie County Sheriff's Office and two with Monroe County; he was a
member of the Erie County SWAT Team and was also an Erie County drug
recognition expert; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeMari received awards in 2001, 2003, 2007 and 2008, for
his commitment to stopping DWI; in 2001, he earned the Safe Sober Award
for excellence in the Mothers Against Drug Driving program; and
WHEREAS, Born in Buffalo, Daryl DeMari attended St. Mary's High School
and Erie Community College, earning his associate degree in applied
science in January of 1998; he was a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, Daryl DeMari's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Daryl DeMari is survived by his son, Tyler, his parents,
Benedetto and Onorina; and his sister, Rosanne; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Daryl DeMari 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 Daryl J. DeMari, 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 Daryl J. DeMari.