Bill Text: NY J02260 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Dennis L. Dickinson, distinguished citizen, public servant, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-04-16 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J02260 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02260-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2260

BY: Senator STEC

        MOURNING   the   death  of  Dennis  L.  Dickinson,
        distinguished citizen, public servant,  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, Dennis L. Dickinson of  Lake  George,  New  York,  died  on
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the age of 77; and

  WHEREAS, Dennis L. Dickinson distinguished himself in his profession
and  by  his  sincere  dedication  and  substantial  contribution to the
welfare of his community; and

  WHEREAS, Born August 7, 1946, in Saratoga, he was  the  son  of  the
late Harold 'Dick' and Lois (Mundell) Dickinson and was proud to grow up
on  Sewell  Street in Lake George; he married his high school sweetheart
Andrea Grant in 1969, and the two were together ever since; and

  WHEREAS, Dennis L.  Dickinson  received  his  Bachelor  of  Forestry
Engineering   degree  from  New  York  State  College  of  Forestry  and
Environmental Sciences from Syracuse University, earned a B.S. in  Civil
Engineering  from  Syracuse  University  and then earned his Master's in
Environmental Sciences degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute;  he
went  on  to  become a Licensed Land Surveyor both in New York State and
Vermont, as well as a Licensed Engineer in New York State; and

  WHEREAS, For the last 45 years, Dennis L. Dickinson was the owner of
D.L.  Dickinson Associates Land Surveyors and Professional Engineers and
employed many local people over the years, having a positive and lasting
impact on their lives and careers; and

  WHEREAS, Dennis L. Dickinson had a deep connection to his  community
as a dedicated public servant, serving as Supervisor to the Town of Lake
George from 1980 to 1984, and again from 2012 until his passing; he also
pridefully  served  on  the  Warren  County Board of Supervisors and the
Board of the Lake George Arts Project; and

  WHEREAS, Having many interests  and  hobbies,  Dennis  L.  Dickinson
deeply  enjoyed the outdoors, specifically, the Adirondack Mountains; he
also  loved  skiing,  fearlessly  hitting  jumps  alongside  his   sons,
showcasing his youthful spirit in all endeavors throughout his life; and

  WHEREAS,  Dennis L. Dickinson was never afraid to try new things and
never let any inhibitions limit him, whether it was learning Tai Kwon Do
with his older son, eventually earning his brown-black belt, or building
his family's homes, building a successful business, or outfitting a 1965
Chevy Van and driving across country with his wife Andrea; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, Dennis L. Dickinson  has  built  almost  every
home  he  and  his  family  have  lived in over his years, demonstrating

unrelenting   determination   and   competency   in   these    extensive
undertakings; and

  WHEREAS,  Always  making sure to have fun during his life, Dennis L.
Dickinson enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren,  playing  guitar
and harmonica, and enjoying his favorite indulgence, chocolate; and

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

  WHEREAS,  Dennis  L.  Dickinson is survived by his wife, Andrea; his
sons:  Garth (Jenn) and Devin  (Amanda)  Dickinson;  his  grandchildren:
Alex, Hannah, Gavin, and William; his sister, Audrey Clark; his brother,
Larry  (Marianne);  his  sisters-in-law:  Joan Lange and Barbara (David)
Krogmann; along with several nieces and nephews; and

  WHEREAS, Dennis L. Dickinson was predeceased by his  sisters:  Linda
Dickinson and Sandra Combs; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and
Fran  Grant;  and  his  brothers-in-law:  Glenn Combs, Matt Clark, David
Grant, and Mark Lange; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Dennis  L. Dickinson 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 Dennis L. Dickinson, distinguished citizen, public
servant, 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 Dennis L. Dickinson.