Bill Text: NY J03272 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Eastchester Town Councilman Glenn Daniel Bellitto - Mourning the Death
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03272 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J03272-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 3272 BY: Senator MAYER MOURNING the death of Eastchester Town Councilman Glenn Daniel Bellitto, renowned public servant, loving family man, and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to mourn publicly the death of certain prominent individuals whose valued contributions to their community and their profession served to enhance the quality of life in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Glenn Daniel Bellitto of Bronxville, New York, died on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the age of 62; and WHEREAS, Born on February 6, 1958, in Yonkers, New York, Glenn Daniel Bellitto and his wife moved to Bronxville the day after they married in 1990, remaining residents of this city for three decades; and WHEREAS, Glenn Daniel Bellitto attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York, where he was editor-in-chief of the iconic 1976 Bicentennial yearbook and a National Merit Scholar; and WHEREAS, With an interest in politics which ignited at just 10 years old, Glenn Daniel Bellitto and his father regularly debated current events around the dinner table; as a child he also enjoyed public service and organized Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraisers; and WHEREAS, By 12 years old, Glenn Daniel Bellitto could be found distributing election leaflets, and at 18, this impressive young man was elected Vice President of the Westchester County Young Republicans Club; in his 20s, he became a District Leader and President of the 11th Ward Club; he went on to run for United States Congress as the candidate for New York's 16th District; and WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Glenn Daniel Bellitto was actively involved with the local senior citizens, as well as with the interests of condo and co-op residents; he was also a founder of the Bronxville Green Committee; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, he was a member of the Eastchester Italian American Citizen's Club, Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Order of the Sons of Italy, and the Eastchester Irish American Social Club; and WHEREAS, Prior to his election as Eastchester Town Councilman in 2011, Glenn Daniel Bellitto served as Deputy Mayor of Bronxville and as a Bronxville Trustee; with a deep admiration and appreciation for the police force, he also served as liaison to the Bronxville Police Department; and WHEREAS, Glenn Daniel Bellitto distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; his commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his son, Gage; and father, Salvatore, Glenn Daniel Bellitto is survived by his wife, Kyle; one daughter, Dale; his mother, Dolores; one brother, Douglas; one sister, Robin (Bill); and three nephews, Kevin, Ryan and Matthew; as well as many cousins and aunts; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Glenn Daniel Bellitto 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 Eastchester Town Councilman Glenn Daniel Bellitto, renowned public servant, loving family man, 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 Glenn Daniel Bellitto.