LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Theodore Lucas
Cherniak of Bainbridge, New York, and paying tribute to his active life

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose presence served to enhance the
quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York;
and
WHEREAS, Theodore Lucas Cherniak of Bainbridge, New York, died unex-
pectedly on Monday, May 28, 2012, at the age of 10; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 26, 2002, in Johnson City, New York, Theo-
dore "Teddy" Lucas Cherniak was the son of Stephen and Jeanne Cherniak;
and
WHEREAS, A fourth-grade student at Greenlawn Elementary School, Teddy
Cherniak played the trumpet and sang in the choir; he will be remembered
as a great kid who was involved with his school; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Teddy Cherniak loved sports and was an avid
participant in baseball, basketball and soccer; and
WHEREAS, Teddy Cherniak was a member of the United Methodist Church of
Bainbridge, New York, and played in the chime choir; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his parents, Theodore Lucas Cherniak is
survived by his brother, Xavier; his paternal grandparents, Walter and
June Cherniak; two aunts, Daniele Cherniak and Cindy (Chris) Lavell; an
uncle, Frank (Deborah) Seely; and cousins, Michael, Emily, Justin,
Anthony, Carmella and Ross; as well as by many other family members and
numerous friends; and
WHEREAS, Theodore Lucas Cherniak was predeceased by his maternal
grandparents, Lynford and Helen Seely; and his aunts, Michele Cherniak,
Pamela Seely and Patty Seely; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is deeply moved to inscribe upon its
records this remembrance for Theodore Lucas Cherniak, a young man of
incredible spirit and enthusiasm who will remain in the hearts of all
those who had the honor of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, Theodore Lucas Cherniak 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 untimely death of Theodore Lucas Cherniak, and to pay tribute
to his active life; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Theodore Lucas Cherniak.