Assembly Resolution No. 84

BY: M. of A. Santabarbara

MOURNING the death of Donald P. Schmidtmann, Jr.,
renowned firefighter, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Donald P. Schmidtmann, Jr., an extraordinary
man of indomitable faith and dedication whose purposeful life will long
serve as a standard to which others might aspire; and

WHEREAS, Donald P. "Bubba" Schmidtmann, Jr. of Tribes Hill, New
York, died on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at the age of 64; and

WHEREAS, A lifelong area resident, Donald P. Schmidtmann, Jr. was
born on January 9, 1954, in Amsterdam, New York, to the late Donald P.
Schmidtmann Sr. and Jeanne M. Corsette Schmidtmann; he was a graduate of
the former Wilbur H. Lynch High School and was employed locally by
Coleco Industries; and

WHEREAS, Donald P. Schmidtmann, Jr. and the former Julie A. Bottisti
were united in marriage on April 7, 1979, enjoying nearly 40 years as
husband and wife; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Donald P. Schmidtmann, Jr. was a member of the Southern
Adirondack Dog Club where he served on the Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary man was a member of the Tribes Hill
Volunteer Fire Department for 37 years, during which time he valiantly
served as Assistant Chief and President; and

WHEREAS, Well respected by those serving alongside him and by
neighboring departments, Donald P. Schmidtmann, Jr. will be remembered
as a leader, a mentor and a hero; he truly exemplified the meaning of
sacrifice, and his faithfulness and allegiance will never be forgotten;
and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by three brothers, Chris, David and Jeffrey;
and a sister-in-law, Michele, Donald P. Schmidtmann, Jr. is survived by
his wife, Julie; a son, Gregory; three grandchildren, Amie, Aron and
Skylar; three great-grandchildren, Lola, Patricia and Jack; four
brothers, Michael (Maureen), Timothy (Maria), Thomas (Marcia) and
William; one aunt, Debra; one uncle, David; sister-in-law, Marilyn
(Michael); two brothers-in-law, Bill (Tammy) and Nick (Kelly); a special
friend, Ralph; and his brothers and sisters in Fire Service; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Donald P. Schmidtmann, Jr. 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 Donald P. Schmidtmann, Jr., renowned firefighter,

distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Donald P. Schmidtmann, Jr.