Bill Text: NY K00313 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Harold Joseph Peterson, loving husband, father and grandfather, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-18 - adopted [K00313 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00313-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 313

BY: M. of A. Zebrowski

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Harold  Joseph Peterson,
        loving    husband,    father    and     grandfather,
        distinguished  citizen  and  devoted  member  of his
        community

  WHEREAS, There are certain outstanding members of our community who,
through their selfless commitment and dedication, have served to  better
the  quality of life in our community and have had a measurable positive
impact on the lives of its residents; Harold  Joseph  Peterson  was  one
such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative Body records the passing of Harold Joseph  Peterson,  noting
the significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS,  Harold Joseph Peterson of New City, New York, died on June
24, 2022, at the age of 77; and

  WHEREAS, Born  April  22,  1945,  Harold  Joseph  Peterson  grew  up
primarily  in  Rockland  County  and graduated from Albertus Magnus High
School and Iona College; and

  WHEREAS, This  remarkable  man  spent  his  life  dedicated  to  his
community  and  to  his  country, serving two years in the United States
Army where he became an expert in the Pershing Missile; and

  WHEREAS, Committed to improving the lives of the people of  Rockland
County,  Harold  Joseph  Peterson,  with  his knowledge, leadership, and
dedication, was an integral part of the Rockland  non-profit  community;
and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
community, Harold Joseph Peterson worked with numerous local  charitable
organizations,   including  the  Arthritis  Foundation,  Good  Samaritan
Hospital,  Nyack  Hospital,  United  Hospice  of  Rockland,  Child  Care
Resources  of Rockland, Meals on Wheels, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Arc
of Rockland, and numerous other organizations; and

  WHEREAS, Harold Joseph Peterson served as  Rockland  County  Finance
Commissioner  from  1986  to  1992, before having a successful career in
banking; and

  WHEREAS, Harold Joseph  Peterson,  who  displayed  many  exceptional
talents and unique qualities, lived an immensely beautiful life built on
compassion  and  love; he was a faithful Catholic and parishioner at St.
Augustine's Church in New City; he was a lifelong Yankee fan who enjoyed
golf and poker, but whose first love was his family; and

  WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Harold  Nathaniel  and  Loretta
Peterson,  Harold  Joseph  Peterson  is  survived  by  his beloved wife,
Stella; daughter, Melissa (Michael); son,  Michael  (Kathleen);  sisters
Kathleen  (Tasos)  and  Mary  (Richard); five grandchildren, Kara, Emma,

Jack, Kaitlyn, and Anna; and  numerous  nieces  and  nephews  and  grand
nieces and nephews; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Harold Joseph Peterson 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 Harold Joseph Peterson, and to express its deepest
condolences to his family; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Harold Joseph Peterson.