Senate Resolution No. 2975

BY: Senator KENNEDY

MOURNING the death of Norma Abbey, wife, mother,
grandmother, and distinguished citizen

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework served to enhance the
quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York;
and

WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body records the death of Norma Abbey, a woman of indomitable faith and
dedication whose purposeful life will long serve as a standard to which
others might aspire; and

WHEREAS, Norma Abbey of Amherst, New York, died on Wednesday, June
5, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by her husband Michael, Norma Abbey is survived
by her loving daughters, Lisa (David) and Amy; and her son, Alan
(Sheryl); as well as eight grandchildren, Michael, Robert, Michelle,
James, Lyndsey, Alex, Ezra and Maayan; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Norma Abbey leaves behind a legacy which will long endure
the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all she
served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Norma Abbey, wife, mother, grandmother, and
distinguished citizen; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Norma Abbey.