Bill Text: NY J00162 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Timothy R. Horanburg, dedicated public servant, beloved friend to many, and pillar of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - ADOPTED [J00162 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00162-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 162

BY: Senator ORTT

        MOURNING   the  death  of  Timothy  R.  Horanburg,
        dedicated public servant, beloved  friend  to  many,
        and pillar 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, Timothy R. Horanburg of Olcott, New York, died on Thursday,
December 22, 2022, at the age of 73; and

  WHEREAS,  Timothy  R.  Horanburg  distinguished   himself   in   his
profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of his community; and

  WHEREAS,  Among working as Town Supervisor of Newfane, New York, the
esteemed position from which he  retired,  Timothy  R.  Horanburg  found
employment at Noury Chemical, Hagemeyer Fire Safety Company, and Niagara
County  Emergency  Management; he owned and operated Olcott Texaco, sold
fire equipment, was a fire investigator, and was the Commissioner of the
Niagara County Parks; and

  WHEREAS, Becoming the Town Supervisor of Newfane originally on March
7, 1984, Timothy R. Horanburg served  in  this  capacity  for  14  years
before  pursuing  other  endeavors; in January of 2006, he reassumed the
position, serving until December  31,  2021  -  the  date  at  which  he
retired; and

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

  WHEREAS,  A  lifetime  member of the Olcott Fire Company, Timothy R.
Horanburg devoted 50 years of honorable service to the people of  Olcott
and  surrounding  communities;  he  held the admired titles of Assistant
Chief and Chief during his service; and

  WHEREAS, Timothy R. Horanburg additionally was the past President of
the Niagara County Fire Chiefs Association and Chairman of  the  Niagara
County Water District; and

  WHEREAS,  Always  with  service to his community in mind, Timothy R.
Horanburg played an integral role in the revitalization of  Main  Street
in  Newfane;  he  prompted the construction of a memorial Veterans Park,
the Lakeview Village Shoppes, and 'Ye  Olde  Log  Cabin  in  Olcott;  an
impactful  accomplishment,  Timothy R. Horanburg secured funding for the
construction of the Olcott  Harbor  Breakwall,  prompting  business  and
recreational development in its vicinity; and

  WHEREAS,  Recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow award from Lions Club
International, Timothy R. Horanburg  was  commended  for  his  dedicated

humanitarian  service and timeless efforts and commitment to the Town of
Newfane; and

  WHEREAS,  A  man of many interests and hobbies, Timothy R. Horanburg
enjoyed weekend breakfasts with family, watching boats  and  sunsets  on
Lake  Ontario,  hunting  with  friends,  golf cart rides, dinners on his
porch overlooking the lake, trips to Las Vegas  with  his  brother,  and
golf,  football,  and baseball; a prideful New Yorker, his favorite team
was the Buffalo Bills, and he was a season ticket holder for many years;
and

  WHEREAS, Timothy R. Horanburg was predeceased by his  parents  Alton
and  Winifred  Horanburg;  siblings  David  Horanburg,  Cindy Poole, and
Genevieve Warwick; and his dearest pet companions Enzo and Sammy; and

  WHEREAS, Timothy R. Horanburg is survived by his beloved wife of  52
years,   Kathleen   Horanburg;   brother,   Daniel;  daughter,  Shannon;
son-in-law, Eric; granddaughters, Julia,  Kara,  Bailee  and  Sage;  and
great-granddaughters,  Evelyn  and  Novallie;  he is further survived by
numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends both near and far; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Timothy R. Horanburg 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  Timothy  R.  Horanburg, dedicated public servant,
beloved friend to many, and pillar of his community; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Timothy R. Horanburg.