Senate Resolution No. 1717

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of Mark Goldfarb, 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, Mark Goldfarb of Croton-on-Hudson, New York, died on
February 24, 2026 at the age of 72; and

WHEREAS, Born on September 1, 1953, in New York, New York, Mark
Goldfarb spent his formative years in Monticello, New York, before
moving to New York City for his education at New York University and
Brooklyn Law School; and

WHEREAS, In 1989, Mark Goldfarb settled with his family in
Croton-on-Hudson, where he became a beloved fixture of the community for
over 35 years; and

WHEREAS, Mark Goldfarb distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and

WHEREAS, For 47 years, Mark Goldfarb was a dedicated attorney who
approached his advocacy with understanding and compassion; and

WHEREAS, An athlete at heart, Mark Goldfarb spent years on the
tennis courts and the Central Park softball diamonds with his Choice
Parts teammates; and

WHEREAS, A man of diverse interests, Mark Goldfarb was a devotee of
cinema, a baseball session marathoner, a creator of garden sculptures
born from his "dumpster finds," and a voracious reader; he was a staff
favorite at the Croton Free Library, where he left behind a list of book
holds, a tribute to his ongoing curiosity and desire to never stop
learning; and

WHEREAS, Mark Goldfarb's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Mark Goldfarb is survived by wife, Joan Wilson; his
daughters Zoe and Madeleine; his sons-in-law, Nick Siemaska and Aaron
Brunmeier; and his grandchildren, Henry, Margot, and Georgie Siemaska;
he is predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Barbara Goldfarb; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Mark Goldfarb 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 Mark Goldfarb, 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 Mark Goldfarb.