Bill Text: NY J03200 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Nicholas Modugno, longtime former coach and teacher, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-06-09 - ADOPTED [J03200 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03200-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3200

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING  the  death of Nicholas Modugno, longtime
        former coach and teacher, 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, Nicholas  Modugno  of  White  Plains,  New  York,  died  on
Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at the age of 91; and

  WHEREAS,  Nicholas Modugno was born to Consiliga (DeBiase) and Rocco
Di Modugno on March 29, 1929, in Scarsdale,  New  York;  an  exceptional
athlete,  he played baseball and graduated from Manhattan College with a
master's degree in education; he then played baseball professionally  in
Europe  before  beginning  his  long  and  esteemed career as a physical
education teacher and coach at the Valhalla School District in 1959; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Nicholas Modugno was the  coach  for
the  tennis,  gymnastics  and  track  and  field  teams;  for  his  many
contributions and steadfast and unremitting commitment to  his  students
and community, the new track was named in his honor; and

  WHEREAS, Known to all as Mr. D or Coach D, Nicholas Modugno was much
more  than a coach and a teacher, he was a friend and mentor to many and
touched thousands upon thousands of lives just by being himself; and

  WHEREAS, Even after his retirement in 2000, after more than 40 years
of service, Nicholas Modugno continued  to  be  an  ever-present  figure
within the Valhalla School District; and

  WHEREAS,  Nicholas Modugno was a great man of faith and attended St.
John's Church and loved to spend time with his beloved family;  he  also
enjoyed music and taught himself to play the guitar and piano; and

  WHEREAS,  Predeceased  by his twin brother John, Nicholas Modugno is
survived by one daughter, Diana Modugno; one son, James (Lynne) Modugno;
two grandchildren, Christina and Christopher; his former  wife,  Dorothy
Bennett;  one  sister,  Lucy  Mercer;  two nieces, Connie and Janet; one
nephew, David; and one sister-in-law, Lorraine Di Modugno;  as  well  as
numerous former students, athletes and colleagues; and

  WHEREAS,  Nicholas  Modugno  was  an  outstanding educational leader
whose dedication and achievements were truly instrumental in  developing
character and sportsmanship in youth, exemplifying the ideals and values
cherished by this great State and Nation; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Nicholas Modugno 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 Nicholas Modugno, longtime former coach and  teacher,
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 Nicholas Modugno.