LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Laurence F. Adamczyk,
renowned public servant, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of
his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to mourn publicly the
death of certain prominent individuals whose valued contributions to
their community, their profession, and their heritage served to enhance
the quality of life in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Laurence F. Adamczyk, the former Erie County Elections
Commissioner and a long time force in local politics, died on Tuesday,
March 10, 2015 in Cheektowaga, at the age of 55; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed man distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, A native of Buffalo, New York, Laurence F. Adamczyk, affec-
tionately known as Larry, began his illustrious political career at
Bishop Timon High School, from which he graduated in 1977; from there he
started with a group of young Democrats rebelling against the local
party's leadership, and eventually helping then-Assemblyman Dennis T.
Gorski win the county executive post in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Laurence F. Adamczyk quickly moved into the forefront of a
group of political masterminds for the new county executive; he was the
secretary of the Erie County Democratic Committee from 1998 to 2002, and
served in the administration first as director of central services and
later as executive assistant for appointments; and
WHEREAS, Named a delegate to the 1996 Democratic National Convention
in Chicago, Laurence F. Adamczyk was elected secretary of the local
Democratic Party, and was ultimately appointed to county government's
top patronage post of Elections Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Laurence F. Adamczyk was sincerely loved and greatly
respected by all those with whom he worked; committed to his community,
the people he represented, his State, and his Nation, he served his
public with dignity, dedication and incisive wisdom; and
WHEREAS, Over a long and meritorious life of service on behalf of
others, Laurence F. Adamczyk was a man of action, of integrity, and of
commitment, whose true compassion was generously given to all who knew
him; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his husband, Keith, and sister, Laura
(Joseph), Larry Adamczyk is survived by his parents, Frank and Teresa;
two sisters, Lynn (Thomas) and Leslie; and a brother, Leonard (Chris-
tine); as well as several nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Laurence F. Adamczyk leaves behind a tremendous 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 Laurence F. Adamczyk, renowned public servant,
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 Laurence F. Adamczyk.