Bill Text: NY J01784 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Storm D. Wood, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-04 - ADOPTED [J01784 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01784-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1784

BY: Senator RITCHIE

        MOURNING the death of Storm D. Wood, distinguished
        citizen and devoted member of his community

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of this Legislative Body to convey its
grateful appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of
a courageous and inspiring individual, who touched the  lives  of  many;
and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sadness that this Legislative Body
records the passing of Storm D. Wood, who died  on  Wednesday,  May  22,
2019, at the age of 29; and

  WHEREAS, Storm D. Wood was born on April 17, 1990, to Douglas W. and
Mary Jo Coniglio Wood, and was a 2008 graduate of Watertown High School;
and

  WHEREAS,  Although  Storm  D.  Wood  fought  a  longtime battle with
muscular dystrophy, he did not allow it to get him down, and was a voice
for others facing the illness,  as  well  as  all  children  in  similar
medical situations; and

  WHEREAS,  A  "graduate"  of  the  Children's  Miracle  Network (CMN)
program, Storm D. Wood was a strong supporter of the  organization,  and
would  call  the  CMN Radiothon each year to encourage people to support
CMN, which helped him when he was younger; and

  WHEREAS, In 2010, a local radio  personality  and  close  friend  of
Storm  D.   Wood, Johnny Spezzano spearheaded an effort to make the Wood
home wheelchair accessible; and

  WHEREAS, As a result, local businesses and  community  members  came
out  in  droves  to complete renovations and welcome Storm D. Wood home;
and

  WHEREAS, This is just one example in which Storm  D.  Wood  inspired
and brought his fellow community members together; and

  WHEREAS,  Storm  D. Wood was known extensively on Facebook, where he
would share inspiration with thousands of friends and followers,  making
a  difference  through  his  positive  messages  of  hope despite life's
challenges; and

  WHEREAS, In the days following his passing, countless people  turned
to  Facebook  to  share stories about the impact Storm D. Wood, with his
kind demeanor and inspiring outlook, had on their lives; and

  WHEREAS, Predeceased by his father, Douglas W. Wood, Storm  D.  Wood
is  survived  by  his  mother,  Mary  Jo Coniglio Wood, and one brother,
Sterling E. Wood,  as  well  as  numerous  aunts,  uncles,  cousins  and
friends; and

  WHEREAS, Storm D. Wood leaves behind a legacy of hope, determination
and positivity that will long endure the passage of time and will remain

as  a  comforting  memory  to  all  he served and befriended; he will be
deeply missed and truly merits the tribute  of  this  Legislative  Body;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Storm D. Wood, 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 Storm D. Wood.