Senate Resolution No. 2444

BY: Senator AKSHAR

MOURNING the death of James Allison Browning,
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 the great
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, James Allison Browning of Mount Upton, New York, died on
Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at the age of 69; and

WHEREAS, Born on September 6, 1949, son of the late Reginald and
Florence (Maynard) Browning in Sidney, New York, James Allison Browning
married the former Donna Gaughan on May 26, 1973, who predeceased him in
2015; and

WHEREAS, James Allison Browning was the loving caretaker of his
wife, who had Alzheimer's disease; prior to her death, Donna Browning
was a dedicated advocate for the Central New York Chapter of the
Alzheimer's Association; and

WHEREAS, James Allison Browning distinguished himself in his
profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of his community; and

WHEREAS, He began his career as a metrologist in 1978, completing
the apprentice program at Scintilla; he retired from Amphenol after 40
years of distinguished service; and

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

WHEREAS, James Allison Browning was a dedicated member of Borden
Hose Company of Mount Upton and Rockdale for more than three decades;
and

WHEREAS, James Allison Browning, who was a car enthusiast and loved
spending time with his family, is survived by two daughters, Germaine
(Kevin) Rodda, and Gwendolyn (Butch) Faulkner; four grandchildren,
Alexandria, Timothy and Matthew Grow and Justin Rodda; one sister, Susan
Barnes; and his companion, Jayne Phillips; as well as many nieces and
nephews; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, James Allison Browning 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 James Allison Browning, 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 James Allison Browning.