Senate Resolution No. 252

BY: Senator HELMING

MOURNING the death of Floyd D. Sick, 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 endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and this
great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Floyd D. Sick distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and

WHEREAS, Born in Dansville, New York on February 24, 1961, Floyd D.
Sick was the son of the late Frederick and Irene (Weart) Sick; and

WHEREAS, On September 23, 1989, Floyd D. Sick married Shelly
Councilman Sick and they raised their children Josh and Hailey in his
hometown of Dansville; and

WHEREAS, Floyd D. Sick worked many jobs throughout his life; most
recently, he was the Transportation Supervisor for the Dansville Central
School System; he loved working for the school and the people who worked
there, but the job he most cherished was working for the Shay family at
Main Tire in Dansville; and

WHEREAS, Always committed to his community, Floyd D. Sick was
involved in the Dansville Rotary Club for 41 years, the Dansville Fire
Department for 31 years, and Dansville Ambulance EMT for 11 years, with
volunteer service for many more; he additionally was active with
Dansville Youth Softball League, Dansville Little League, and Dansville
Wildcats Basketball; and

WHEREAS, With a passion for service, Floyd D. Sick was a Trustee and
Vice Mayor for the Village of Dansville at the time of his passing; he
posthumously received the Robert J. Uplinger Award from the Dansville
Lions Club for his immense contributions to the community; and

WHEREAS, A testament to his unrelenting care for others, Floyd D.
Sick was instrumental in the founding of the Genesee Valley BOCES
Emergency Medical Services, advocating for its creation after seeing a
need for young fire and emergency medical professionals in his community
and across New York State; and

WHEREAS, Floyd D. Sick's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Floyd D. Sick departed this Earth on October 20, 2023, at
the age of 62; and

WHEREAS, Floyd D. Sick is survived by his beloved wife Shelley and
his cherished children, Joshua Sick and Hailey (Michael) Snyder; he is

predeceased by his brother Paul Sick and sister-in-law Vicki Councilman;
and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Floyd D. Sick 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 Floyd D. Sick, 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 Floyd D. Sick.