Bill Text: NY J02685 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Mourning the tragic and untimely death of 11-year-old Luca S. Calanni of Hamburg, New York

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-22)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-28 - ADOPTED [J02685 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02685-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 2685

BY: Senator JACOBS

        MOURNING   the   tragic   and  untimely  death  of
        11-year-old Luca S. Calanni of Hamburg, New York

  WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Luca S. Calanni, an extraordinary little boy
of indomitable faith and dedication whose  short,  yet  purposeful  life
will long serve as a standard to which others might aspire; and

  WHEREAS,  The  beloved  son  of  Roger  "Bodge" and Ashley (Buehler)
Calanni, Luca S. Calanni died on Saturday, January 11, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, "In a world where you can be anything, be  kind";  a  quote
Luca  S.   Calanni truly embodied with his sincere compassion for others
and his unwavering kindness; and

  WHEREAS, Luca S. Calanni, whose name means 'giver of light',  was  a
fifth-grade  student  at Pinehurst Elementary School, where he was known
for sitting next to the new kid and hanging out with the school nurse so
she didn't have to eat lunch alone; and

  WHEREAS, A talented athlete, Luca S. Calanni played  on  two  soccer
teams,  the  Frontier  Lacrosse  Team,  and the Little Cagers Basketball
Team; he also participated in local junior PGA golf; and

  WHEREAS, Luca S. Calanni adored his older sister and  doted  on  his
two  younger  sisters,  whom he played the Beatles song, "Here Comes the
Sun," daily; and

  WHEREAS, An avid sports fan,  Luca  S.  Calanni  loved  the  Buffalo
Bills,  Buffalo  Sabres, New York Yankees and Ohio State University; his
dream was to attend Ohio State and become a lawyer;  he  also  hoped  to
start a Foundation to help those with fewer opportunities than him; and

  WHEREAS,  Wise  beyond  his  11 years on this earth, Luca S. Calanni
truly inspired the lives of countless others with his ambition  and  his
genuine  passion  for  life;  taken from this earth too soon, his legacy
will live on forever in his family, friends, and the hundreds within his
community who adored and admired his spirit and generosity; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to the Luca S. Calanni  Foundation  created  by
his  family,  the  Buffalo Bills lit New Era Stadium orange on Saturday,
January 18, 2020, in loving memory of this sweet and  remarkable  little
boy; and

  WHEREAS,  Luca  S.  Calanni  is  survived  by his parents, Roger and
Ashley Calanni; three sisters,  Isabella,  Talia  and  Frankie  Calanni;
grandparents,  Roger  and  Kathy  (LaMarca)  Calanni  and Luke and Janet
(Clark)  Buehler;  aunts  and  uncles,  Kelly  Calanni,  Jacob  (Colleen
Colkitt),  Caitlin,  and  Wesley  Buehler;  as  well as many cousins and
family friends; and

  WHEREAS, Luca S. Calanni brought so much joy  to  those  around  him
and,  throughout his young life, made such a positive impact; his memory

will remain in the hearts of all those who had the honor of knowing him;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the tragic and untimely death of 11-year-old Luca  S.  Calanni  of
Hamburg, New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Luca S. Calanni.
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