LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Paul Santore, 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 endeavors
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Paul Santore died on Thursday, September 13, 2012, at the age
of 68; and
WHEREAS, Paul Santore was born in Oswego, New York, to Angeline Zappa-
la Santore and the late Carmen Santore; and
WHEREAS, From 1961 to 1964, Paul Santore served his country as a
member of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, He was employed by the General Electric Company in Syracuse,
New York, and by ARCOM Labs, also in Syracuse; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated member of his community, Paul Santore served as
an Oswego County legislator for eight years, also holding positions as
Oswego County Committee Treasurer and Committee Chair; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Paul Santore was President of the Oswego County
Salvation Army Board, and a member of the Literacy Volunteers, the Oswe-
go County Veterans Museum, the Oswego Library, and many other community
organizations; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his mother, sisters and brother, Paul Santore
is survived by his wife, Judith, his son, Paul Santore, II, daughter,
Lisa, and stepdaughters, Virginia and Carolee, as well as eight grand-
children; and
WHEREAS, Paul Santore distinguished himself by his sincere dedication
and substantial contributions to the welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Paul Santore 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 Paul Santore, 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 Paul Santore.