Bill Text: NY J00037 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Watrous Polhamus, Jr., distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-12 - ADOPTED [J00037 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00037-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 37

BY: Senator AKSHAR

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Watrous  Polhamus,  Jr.,
        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,  Watrous  Polhamus,  Jr.  of  Binghamton, New York, died on
January 1, 2021; a man of his  word,  he  will  be  remembered  for  his
infectious  smile,  his  love  of family, and his dedication to his many
friends; and

  WHEREAS, Watrous  Polhamus,  Jr.,  affectionately  known  as  Watty,
courageously  faced  any challenge thrown his way; he adored each one of
his animals, and was an avid bowler and golfer; and

  WHEREAS, Watrous Polhamus, Jr.'s commitment to excellence,  and  his
spirit  of  humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; he was a devoted member of the
Town of Binghamton Volunteer Fire Department Company 58; and

  WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Watrous and Mary Polhamus, Sr.;
in-laws, Roderick and Shirley Clark; and  brother-in-law,  Rick  French,
Watrous  Polhamus,  Jr.  is  survived by his wife of 33 years, Lorraine;
daughter,  Amy  Lynn  Polhamus  and  daughter-in-law,  Melissa   Korosec
Endicott; siblings, Sharon and Ron Quackenbush, Cathy French, Thomas and
Kathy  Polhamus,  Kevin  Polhamus  and  Yvonne Pratt, and Jim and Sherri
Figura; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Denny  and  Jeannine  Miller
and  Ivan  and  Patricia  Clark;  his  aunt, Helen Polhamus; and uncles,
Richard and Becky Polhamus, and Donny and Susan Polhamus; as well  as  a
large extended family, including his brothers and sisters of the Town of
Binghamton Volunteer Fire Department; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Watrous Polhamus, Jr. 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  Watrous  Polhamus,  Jr., and to offer its sincere
condolences to his family; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Watrous Polhamus, Jr.