Bill Text: NY J00934 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Charles Sally, United States Army veteran, distinguished firefighter, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-09 - ADOPTED [J00934 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00934-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 934

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING the death of Charles Sally, United States
        Army veteran, distinguished firefighter, and devoted
        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;  Charles  Sally was one such
individual; and

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

  WHEREAS, Charles Joseph  Sally  of  Peekskill,  New  York,  died  on
Monday, April 24, 2023; and

  WHEREAS,  The  son  of  Irish immigrants John and Margaret (O'Neill)
Sally, Charles Sally, affectionately known  as  Charlie,  was  born  and
raised  in  the  Bronx, New York, alongside his siblings, John "Jackie",
Lucille, Ann and Mary; and

  WHEREAS, Charles Sally proudly served his country as a member of the
United States Army's 45th Infantry Division during World War II; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, Charles  Sally
joined  the  New York Police Department before joining the New York Fire
Department, retiring in 1979 after an illustrious  24-year  career  with
Ladder Company No. 19; and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
community, Charles Sally was also a Life member of  the  Peekskill  Elks
Club; and

  WHEREAS,  Charles  Sally  and  the former Mary Morris were united in
marriage in 1966 at Assumption Church in Peekskill, New York; the couple
enjoyed a long and loving marriage until Mary's passing in 2000; and

  WHEREAS, A man of indomitable faith and  dedication,  Charles  Sally
was  a  devoted Catholic; he had the gift of gab and loved to spend time
with his friends and family, especially his lifelong  childhood  friend,
the  late  Fred  "Freddy" Beuchert; furthermore, he lived in the home he
and his beloved wife shared in Peekskill until his passing; and

  WHEREAS, Charles Sally is survived by his  godson,  Frank  Quaranta;
and  goddaughter,  Lisa  Cutts;  as well as his nieces and nephews, Lisa
Greene, James Quaranta, Bob Morris, Diane Mohr, and Karen Cortese; and

  WHEREAS, Charles Sally'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, Charles Sally 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 Charles Sally, 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 Charles Sally.