Bill Text: NY J01579 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Mourning the death of Daniel L. Smith, selfless veteran, town highway superintendent, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-30 - ADOPTED [J01579 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01579-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 1579

BY: Senator AKSHAR

        MOURNING  the  death  of Daniel L. Smith, selfless
        veteran, town highway  superintendent,  and  devoted
        member of his community

  WHEREAS,  Within  every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment  and  dedication,
command  the  respect  and  admiration  of  their  community  for  their
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to mourn  publicly
those   distinguished   citizens  who  demonstrated  great  courage  and
diligence in providing for the care and welfare of the citizens of their
communities and this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, With feelings of  deepest  regret,  this  Legislative  Body
records the passing of Daniel L. Smith, who died in a tragic accident on
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at the age of 50; and

  WHEREAS, Daniel L. Smith, affectionately known as Danny, was born to
June and Francis Leon Smith on May 30, 1968, in Sidney, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Daniel  L.  Smith  will  always be remembered as a man who
loved his family, his country and his community; a proud veteran of  the
United  States  Marines, he worked for the Town of Colesville Department
of  Public  Works,  and  was  recently  appointed  the   Afton   Highway
Superintendent, a job he was eager to fulfill; and

  WHEREAS,  This  remarkable  man also held various coaching positions
for youth athletics, and was the Head Coach for the Whitney  Point  High
School  Varsity Football Team; in this role, he enthusiastically guided,
molded and inspired his team members toward their goals; and

  WHEREAS, Daniel L. Smith truly led by example, and in doing so,  has
left  a lasting impact on the Town of Afton, the county of Chenango, and
New York State as a whole; and

  WHEREAS, Predeceased by his father, Francis Leon, and brother, David
Benjamin, Daniel L.  Smith  is  survived  by  his  wife,  Sabrina;  five
children,  Ashley  (Alexander),  Danny,  Dylan, Avrielle and Parker; his
mother, June; one brother, William (Kathi); one sister, Judy (Mark); and
several family members, as well as numerous  friends  and  students  who
will long cherish his memory; and

  WHEREAS,  A  man  of  great  compassion and determination, Daniel L.
Smith's legacy extends far beyond his accomplishments  as  a  successful
public   servant;   his  sincere  concern  for  others;  his  integrity,
unconditional friendship and selfless motivation  to  give  of  himself,
will  long  stand  as  a beacon for those who would aspire to service in
their community; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn  the  death  of  Daniel  L.  Smith, selfless veteran, town highway
superintendent, and devoted member of  his  community,  recognizing  the

significance  of  his  exemplary  record  of  public  service; and be it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Daniel L. Smith.
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