2019-K544
Assembly Resolution No. 544
BY: M. of A. Heastie
HONORING the memory of the deceased members of the
New York State Assembly, in recognition of their
careers in public service
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality
and character of life in this great Empire State is enriched by the
efforts of those individuals who commit their lives to public service;
and
WHEREAS, The New York State Assembly, representing the people of the
State of New York, is moved this day with profound sorrow at the recent
deaths of members of the Assembly, and is further moved to recognize
their achievements; and
WHEREAS, Seymour Boyers, who served in the 24th Assembly District
from 1967-1968, died on January 7, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Jose Peralta, who served in the 39th Assembly District from
2003-2010, died on November 21, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mel Miller, Assembly Speaker, who served in the 44th
Assembly District from 1971-1991, died on March 8, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Guy V. Molinari, who served in the 60th Assembly District
from 1975-1980, died on July 25, 2018; and
WHEREAS, James H. Tully, who served in the 61st Assembly District in
1966, died on June 10, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Marie Runyon, who served in the 70th Assembly District in
1975, died on October 7, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Gregory Young, who served in the 88th Assembly District
from 1983-1992, died on September 3, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Chloe O'Neil, who served in the 112th Assembly District
from 1993-1998, died on November 15, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Hanna, who served in the 130th Assembly District
from 1973-1982, died on April 26, 2019; and
WHEREAS, James F. Nagle, who served in the 135th Assembly District
from 1977-1992, died on March 26, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Daniel B. Walsh, who served in the 149th Assembly District
from 1973-1987, died on December 21, 2018; and
WHEREAS, It is with hope that future generations understand the
value of public service to the citizens of this great Empire State,
while this Legislative Body recognizes these former members of the New
York State Assembly; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the memory of the 2018-2019 deceased members of the New York State
Assembly, in recognition of their careers in public service; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed be
transmitted to the families of the aforementioned Assembly members.