Bill Text: NY J00884 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 884

Introduced

Bill Title: Mourning the death of Joseph Scannell, former Nassau County Legislator, brilliant prosecutor, devoted family man and distinguished member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-09 - ADOPTED [J00884 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00884-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 884

BY: Senator THOMAS

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Joseph  Scannell, former
        Nassau  County  Legislator,  brilliant   prosecutor,
        devoted  family  man and distinguished member of his
        community

  WHEREAS, There are certain outstanding members of our community who,
through their selfless commitment and dedication, have served to  better
the  quality of life in our community and have had a measurable positive
impact on the lives of its  residents;  Joseph  Scannell  was  one  such
individual; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sorrow  and  deep regret that this
Legislative Body records the passing  of  Joseph  Scannell,  noting  the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph Scannell of Baldwin, New York, died on May 13, 2022,
at the age of 59; and

  WHEREAS,  A native Baldwinite, Joseph Scannell, affectionately known
to many as Joe, was inseparable  from  the  community  he  grew  up  in,
attending  its  schools,  becoming involved in scouting and representing
the Town of Hempstead hamlet as a Nassau County legislator; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph Scannell was born on May 17, 1962, in Manhattan, New
York; he and his family moved to Long Island, and after graduating  from
Baldwin High School, he earned his bachelor's degree from C.W. Post, now
LIU Post; and

  WHEREAS,  Joseph  Scannell  furthered his education by obtaining his
law degree from St. John's University Law School in 1989,  before  going
to work for the Nassau County district attorney's office; and

  WHEREAS,  A  decade  later,  Joseph  Scannell  ran  for  the  County
Legislature for the first time, and enjoyed a  seven-term  career  there
from  January  of  2000 to July of 2013; he then became the attorney for
the Village of Hempstead's Community Development Association; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph Scannell truly lived a life of service, beginning as
an Eagle Scout, and ending with his role with the Community  Development
Association; and

  WHEREAS,  When  he  was  not  working  or  helping  someone  in  his
community, Joseph Scannell enjoyed spending time with his loving wife of
42 years, Merrill and his cherished children, Brittany and Brian; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph Scannell's  infinite  selflessness  and  benevolence
will shine on through his family's vivid and happy memories; his insight
and  strength  will forever serve as a beacon of love, light and hope to
the countless lives he touched; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Joseph  Scannell  leaves  behind  a  legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all

who were privileged to have known and loved such an amazing man; he will
be  deeply  missed  and  truly  merits  the  grateful  tribute  of  this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it

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

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