2023-J1357

Mourning the death of Sandra Pabon, district leader, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of her community

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2023-J1357


Senate Resolution No. 1357

BY: Senator FERNANDEZ

MOURNING the death of Sandra Pabon, district
leader, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of
her 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, This Legislative Body is moved this day to announce the
passing of Sandra Pabon of Bronx County, who died on Friday, June 2,
2023, at the age of 61; and

WHEREAS, Sandra Pabon was a proud first-generation Puerto
Rican-American and lifelong Bronxite who represented the best her
culture has to offer; and

WHEREAS, Sandra Pabon served as a state committeewoman, district
leader, substance use disorder counselor, union delegate, first
responder, and chaplain, dedicating her career to working with the most
vulnerable populations in the Bronx; and

WHEREAS, Both at home and abroad Sandra Pabon served those in need;
partnering with New York Cares, she collected clothes and gave away
thousands of coats, and as a champion for food insecurity she pioneered
"Soup for Souls" and collected perishables for her community, never
turning away a hungry family and ensuring her community was fed; and

WHEREAS, Together with the International Alliance of Chaplains and
Law Enforcement, Sandra Pabon mobilized countless initiatives in
response to natural disasters including Hurricane Maria and the
landslides in Haiti, and during the COVID-19 pandemic she delivered
masks, testing kits, and PPE to the elderly; and

WHEREAS, Sandra Pabon was truly a beacon of light in the 80th
District, and for her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her
community, she was named a Bronx Power Woman; and

WHEREAS, Sandra Pabon is survived by one daughter, Alex, her three
cherished grandchildren, and numerous colleagues and friends who will
long cherish her memory; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Sandra Pabon 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 Sandra Pabon, district leader, distinguished citizen,
and devoted member of her community; and be it further

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

actions

  • 05 / Jun / 2023
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 06 / Jun / 2023
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 06 / Jun / 2023
    • ADOPTED

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