LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Robert J. Moppert, 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 J. Moppert of Binghamton, New York, died on Wednesday,
December 7, 2011, at the age of 69; and
WHEREAS, A United States Navy Veteran, Robert J. Moppert was a past
co-owner of Mapes Mayflower Moving Company and retired as Director of
Economic Development for New York State; and
WHEREAS, Robert J. Moppert distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Robert J. Moppert's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, This benevolent man was an active Board Member of the Shel-
tered Workshop, a trustee of Broome Community College, and former Broome
County Legislator; he was also a member of Hillcrest Rotary, where he
held many offices on the local and district levels; and
WHEREAS, Robert J. Moppert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Caro-
line Moppert, his son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Tracey Moppert Sr.;
his grandchildren, Vanessa Moppert, Kevin Moppert Jr., Mason, Nicholas,
Patrick, Michael and Christopher; and his great-grandchildren, Madison
and Dominick; as well as a sister and brother-in-law, Lee and Bill
Merrell and several nieces and nephews; he was predeceased by his son,
Gregg Moppert; his parents, Margaret and Joseph Moppert; sister and
brother-in-law, Betty and Leo Heffernan; and a brother, William Moppert;
and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Robert J. Moppert 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 J. Moppert, 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 J. Moppert.