Bill Text: NY J01786 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Aaron J. Peters, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-02-13 - ADOPTED [J01786 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01786-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1786

BY: Senator KENNEDY

        MOURNING   the   death   of   Aaron   J.   Peters,
        distinguished citizen  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, Aaron Peters of Lewiston, New York,  died  on  January  17,
2024 at the age of 32; and

  WHEREAS,  With  deep  family  roots  in the state park system, Aaron
Peters was born in Lewiston, New York to parents Ron Peters and Jennifer
Ray; and

  WHEREAS, Enjoyer of the outdoors, lover of nature, Aaron Peters took
great pride in his specialized role within the New York State Office  of
Parks,  Recreation  and Historic Preservation as a sawyer; he was a part
of a crew that uses chainsaws to cut down damaged trees and remove  tree
debris from state parks, also serving in the regional ropes access team;
and

  WHEREAS,  Serving  the  community  and providing quality work, Aaron
Peters was formerly a landscaper for Stedman's Nursery in  Newfane,  New
York; he was a resident of Youngstown, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Aaron  Peter's  tragic  death,  while  working with a tree
removal crew at Golden Hills State Park on the shoreline of Lake Ontario
in Niagara County, reminds  us  that  New  York  State  employees  often
bravely put themselves in harm's way while working to improve the safety
of their fellow citizens and colleagues; and

  WHEREAS,  A multi-talented individual and full of life, Aaron Peters
was a lover of comedy, guitarist and vocalist in two bands, and an  avid
hiker  and fisher; he was a fan of the Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills,
and Buffalo Bandits; and

  WHEREAS, Acknowledged by Governor Kathy Hochul  for  his  dedication
and  contributions to the community, State flags were held at half-staff
on January 24th from sunrise to sunset as a  tribute  to  Aaron  Peter's
dedication to his life passion and the State of New York; and

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

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

  WHEREAS, Aaron Peters is survived by his daughter Adeline Peters and
his girlfriend Katie Schank; he was an amazing brother to Missy  Peters,
Ryan Peters, and Ryan Schumacher; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Aaron Peters 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 Aaron J. Peters, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Aaron J. Peters.