Bill Text: NY J01275 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of John M. Summers, distinguished citizen, entrepreneur, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-31 - ADOPTED [J01275 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01275-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1275

BY: Senator COONEY

        MOURNING   the   death   of  John  M.     Summers,
        distinguished  citizen,  entrepreneur,  and  devoted
        member of his community

  LEGISLATIVE   RESOLUTION   mourning   the   death   of  John  Summers,
distinguished citizen, entrepreneur, 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 the great
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  John  M.  "Dutch"  Summers of Rochester, New York, died on
Friday, April 7, 2023, at the age of 84; and

  WHEREAS, Dutch was born on August 22, 1938, grew up in Fairport, New
York, and graduated from Fairport High School;  he  later  attended  the
Rochester   Institute  of  Technology  for  which  he  later  generously
supported and served as a Trustee; and

  WHEREAS, Dutch distinguished himself in his profession  and  by  his
sincere  dedication  and  substantial contribution to the welfare of his
community; and

  WHEREAS, A successful businessman and entrepreneur, Dutch  built  an
enterprise  of  dozens  of  businesses  under  the  umbrella of Graywood
Companies, Inc., a testament to his hard work and dedication to success;
and

  WHEREAS,  Dutch's  business  ventures  spanned  many  sectors,  from
manufacturing   and   industrial,   to   hospitality   and  real  estate
development; including  Graywood  Companies  (formerly  known  as  Jasco
Tools,  Inc.,  Jasco Heat Treating Inc., Selby Marketing, Rocky Mountain
Granite, as well as countless commercial  and  residential  real  estate
endeavors; and

  WHEREAS,  Dutch  was a co-founder of the Rochester Rump Group, which
merged into what is now  known  as  the  Greater  Rochester  Chamber  of
Commerce;  additionally,  he served as a trustee for RIT and, along with
his  late  wife  Jayne,  founded  the  Summers  Foundation  to   support
educational, health, and human service organizations; and

  WHEREAS,  Dutch  was  committed to help those who strived to succeed
but faced barriers beyond their control, Dutch's philanthropic interests
included area schools, Young Women's  College  Prep  and  The  Discovery
School,  Our  Lady of Mercy, Nazareth College, Monroe Community College,
the University of Rochester, and Rochester Institute of Technology; and

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

  WHEREAS, Dutch is survived by  his  children  Doug  Summers  (Harold
Willson),  Todd  Summers  (Cassandra)  Jeff  Summers  (Sherrie),  Andrew
Holland  (Janet),   Susan   Conrado   (Ron)   Kenny   Holland   (Laura),
grandchildren  Corey  Summers  and  Austin Summers, Sisters-in-law Susie
Summers  and  Kathy Summers, and his dear long-time friends Tina Bianca,
Mike Weed (Dawn) and Ken Marvald (Kelley DeMonte); and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Dutch  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  John  M.  "Dutch"  Summers,  distinguished  citizen,
entrepreneur, and devoted member of his community; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kenneth A. Marvald of Graywood Companies and  the  family
of John M. "Dutch" Summers.