Bill Text: NY K00309 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Arthur R. Orneck, committed Past Fire Chief, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-18 - adopted [K00309 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00309-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 309

BY: M. of A. Slater

        MOURNING  the death of Arthur R. Orneck, committed
        Past Fire Chief, 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, Arthur R. Orneck of Yorktown Heights,  New  York,  died  on
Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the age of 74; and

  WHEREAS,  Arthur  R.  Orneck distinguished himself in his profession
and by his  sincere  dedication  and  substantial  contribution  to  the
welfare of his community; and

  WHEREAS,  Arthur  R. Orneck worked as a Professional Firefighter for
the Greenville Fire District in Scarsdale, New  York  for  twenty  years
before  retiring  in  2000; he was a 58-year Life Member of the Yorktown
Heights Engine Company No. 1, serving as Chief of the Department between
1986 and 1987; and

  WHEREAS, Past Chief Orneck was then elected to the Yorktown  Heights
Board  of  Fire  Commissioners in 1993 and began his thirtieth year as a
Commissioner on January 1, 2023; he was also a member of IBEW  Local  3;
and

  WHEREAS,  Additionally,  in  great service to his country, Arthur R.
Orneck honorably served  in  the  U.S.  Air  Force  from  1968-1974;  he
attained the esteemed rank of Sergeant; and

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

  WHEREAS, Arthur R. Orneck is survived by his  wife,  Elizabeth;  his
five   children,   Mellissa,   Jeffrey,   Arthur,   Michael,  and  John;
grandchildren,  Rebecca,  Jacob,  Savannah,  Madison,   Christian-Tyler,
Xander,  Samantha,  Joshua,  Tyler,  Shayne,  Tristan, and Everett; four
great-grandchildren; brother, Howard; sisters, Ruthe, Carole and  Susan;
and many nieces and nephews; and

  WHEREAS,  He is predeceased by his parents, two brothers-in-law, and
a niece; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Arthur  R.  Orneck  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  Arthur  R.  Orneck,  committed  Past  Fire Chief,

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 Arthur R. Orneck.