Bill Text: NY J02069 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Robert J. Brauer III, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-03 - ADOPTED [J02069 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02069-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2069

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Robert  J.  Brauer  III,
        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  this
great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Robert  J.  Brauer  III,  of  Newport,  New  York, died on
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the age of 61; and

  WHEREAS, On May 12, 1962, Robert J. Brauer III was  born  to  Robert
Brauer   and  the  late  Linda  (Brewer)  Brauer;  after  graduating  as
salutatorian  from  West  Canada  Valley  Central  School  in  1981,  he
continued  his  education  at  Mohawk  Valley  Community College (MVCC),
obtaining an associate degree; and

  WHEREAS, After his college graduation, Robert J. Brauer  III  joined
the  United  States  Navy  in 1984 and was honorably discharged as Petty
Officer First Class in 1990; he is a plank owner, a member of  the  crew
of a commissioned ship, of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71; and

  WHEREAS, Upon his return from his military service, Robert J. Brauer
III  married  Renie Rieck at St. James Cathedral in Orlando, Florida, on
February 18, 1984; and

  WHEREAS, Entergy Corporation in Buchanan, New York, where he  was  a
Nuclear  Power  Operations  Instructor,  was Robert J. Brauer III's last
place of employment; and

  WHEREAS,  Robert  J.  Brauer  III   relished   learning,   teaching,
gardening,  being a jokester, and being "Poppy" to his grandchildren; he
enjoyed watching the New York Giants team, hunting, and participating in
outdoor activities; he was also an active member of St. John's Church in
Newport; and

  WHEREAS, Robert J. Brauer III is survived by his wife of  39  years,
Renie  Brauer;  father, Robert Brauer; four sons, Daniel (Deana) Brauer,
Justin Brauer (Natalie  Barber),  Charlie  (Alyssa)  Brauer,  and  Kevin
Brauer   (Christine   Smith);   brother,  Charles  (Lorri)  Brauer;  two
sisters-in-law, Stacey Durrand and Patricia Brauer; three grandchildren,
Ophelia, Nathaniel, and Violet, and another grandson  due  in  December;
and  several  nieces,  nephews,  and  cousins;  he is predeceased by his
mother, Linda Brauer, and two brothers, Daniel and Gregory Brauer; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Robert J. Brauer III 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  Robert  J.  Brauer III, 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 Robert J. Brauer III.