Bill Text: NY J02437 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Mourning the death of John F. Copeland, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02437 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02437-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 2437

BY: Senator GALLIVAN

        MOURNING   the   death   of   John   F.  Copeland,
        distinguished citizen  and  devoted  member  of  his
        community

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sorrow that this Legislative Body,
representing the people of the State of New York, is moved this  day  to
pay  tribute to an eminent man of indomitable faith and dedication whose
public service and countless accomplishments will  forever  stand  as  a
paradigm and inspiration for others; and

  WHEREAS,  John  F.  Copeland  of  Bliss, New York, died on Saturday,
January 4, 2020, at the age of 69; and

  WHEREAS, Born on April 13, 1950, in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania,  to
the  late Francis B. and Jean C. (Long) Copeland, John F. Copeland was a
1969 graduate of Arcade Central School; and

  WHEREAS, John F. Copeland received an associate degree  in  Criminal
Justice from Genesee Community College while proudly serving his country
as a member of the United States Army from 1969 to 1971; and

  WHEREAS,  In  a career which traversed more than three decades, John
F.   Copeland served as  a  Deputy  Sheriff,  Road  Patrol  Captain  and
Undersheriff  for  the  Wyoming  County  Sheriff's Department; he was an
active member of the Wyoming County Sheriff's Mounted Unit,  serving  as
its Captain for several years; and

  WHEREAS,  John  F.  Copeland  was elected Supervisor for the Town of
Wethersfield in 2003, the esteemed position he faithfully  served  until
his death; and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
community, John F. Copeland was Chair of the Public Safety Committee for
the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, as well  as  a  member  of  the
Arcade  VFW  and  the Eagle Post and Strykersville Post American Legion;
and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, he was a Board member of  the  North  American
Police Equestrian Council and enjoyed horseback riding and hunting; and

  WHEREAS,  John  F. Copeland is survived by his wife, Jackie (Cooper)
Copeland whom he married on August 28,  1991;  three  children,  Shannon
Copeland, Shane Copeland and Eric Peet; and three siblings, Diana Mayer,
David  (Robin)  Copeland and Eleanor (Tom Matthews) Copeland; as well as
several nieces and nephews; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  John  F.  Copeland  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 F. Copeland, 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 John F. Copeland.
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