Bill Text: NY J00137 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Mourning the death of Sarah Ronchetti, a pioneer career woman, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-20 - ADOPTED [J00137 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00137-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 137

BY: Senator ORTT

        MOURNING  the  death of Sarah Ronchetti, a pioneer
        career  woman,  distinguished  citizen  and  devoted
        member of her community

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sorrow  and  deep regret that this
Legislative Body, representing the people of the State of New  York,  is
moved  this  day to pay tribute to an eminent woman of indomitable faith
and dedication whose public service and countless  accomplishments  will
forever stand as a paradigm and inspiration for others; and

  WHEREAS,  Sarah  Ronchetti died on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the
age of 95, due to complications related to the novel coronavirus; and

  WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Lockport, New York, Sarah  Ronchetti
graduated from Lockport High School and attended the former St. Joseph's
Catholic Church for most of her life; and

  WHEREAS,  The oldest female child in her family, Sarah Ronchetti was
steadfastly dedicated to her family and made tremendous sacrifices while
caring for her five siblings; in later years, she was  a  caregiver  for
her mother, Stefania Ronchetti, who died in 1976; and

  WHEREAS, Sarah Ronchetti distinguished herself in her profession and
by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and

  WHEREAS,  This  extraordinary  woman,  who  never married, worked in
three Lockport industrial plants, Norton Laboratories,  Dittmer  Gear  &
Manufacturing  Corporation  and  Harrison  Radiator  Division of General
Motors, before taking  a  civil  service  examination  and  joining  the
Niagara County Clerk's Office on August 1, 1966; and

  WHEREAS,  Sarah  Ronchetti  began  her illustrious career as a motor
vehicle cashier and later became a senior account  clerk  before  County
Clerk  Raymond  A. Beiter promoted her to deputy county clerk on May 12,
1980; and

  WHEREAS, In that  post,  Sarah  Ronchetti  led  the  county's  motor
vehicle  office  in  Lockport,  a  role she held until her retirement on
October 4, 1991; and

  WHEREAS, Sarah Ronchetti's commitment to excellence, and her  spirit
of  humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS, Rare indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown  by  an
individual for the benefit of others which Sarah Ronchetti has displayed
throughout  her life; she is survived by a brother, Salvatore Ronchetti;
and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Sarah  Ronchetti  leaves  behind  a  legacy which will long

endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn  the  death  of  Sarah  Ronchetti,  and  to  express  its  deepest
condolences to her family; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Sarah Ronchetti.
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