Bill Text: NY J00474 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Joseph F. Kovarik Jr., successful businessman, family man, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-09 - ADOPTED [J00474 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00474-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 474

BY: Senator AKSHAR

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Joseph  F.  Kovarik Jr.,
        successful businessman,  family  man,  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, Joseph F. Kovarik Jr. of  Binghamton,  New  York,  died  on
Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at the age of 63; and

  WHEREAS,  After graduating from Alfred University, Joseph F. Kovarik
Jr. entered the family business where he  would  eventually  become  the
owner and operator of Kovarik True Value Hardware; and

  WHEREAS,   Joseph  F.  Kovarik  Jr.  distinguished  himself  in  his
profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of his community; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph F. Kovarik Jr.'s commitment to excellence,  and  his
spirit  of  humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS,  Over  the  years,  Joseph  F.  Kovarik  Jr.   consistently
supported the community by opening during emergencies, getting inventory
during  nearly  impossible  situations, and lending a hand to those that
needed it; this generous and compassionate man  also  supported  several
worthy organizations such as Boy Scouts of America and the Marine Corps;
and

  WHEREAS,  When  he was not managing the store, Joseph F. Kovarik Jr.
could often be found strumming his guitar on  his  front  porch,  skiing
Greek  Peak, or teeing off at Ely Park; in 2018, he fulfilled one of his
lifelong dreams and played in  the  pro-am  tournament  at  Enjoie  Golf
course; and

  WHEREAS, Above all, Joseph F. Kovarik Jr. enjoyed spending time with
his  beloved  family,  especially while vacationing on the beach in Cape
May, New Jersey; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph F. Kovarik Jr. is survived by his wife, Cynthia; his
children,  Jason  (Kristina)  Kovarik  and  Andin  (Kyle)  Roeber;  four
grandchildren, and his parents, Joseph Sr. and Virginia Kovarik, as well
as  numerous friends who will long cherish his steadfast and unremitting
commitment to both family and community; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion, Joseph F. Kovarik Jr. 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 Joseph F. Kovarik Jr., successful businessman, family
man, 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 Joseph F. Kovarik Jr.