Bill Text: NY J00815 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of John J. Martin, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-20)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-20 - ADOPTED [J00815 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00815-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 815

BY: Senator KENNEDY

        MOURNING    the   death   of   John   J.   Martin,
        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;  John J. Martin was one such
individual; and

  WHEREAS, It is with  profound  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative  Body records the passing of John J. Martin on Friday, April
30,  2021,  noting  the  significance  of  his   purposeful   life   and
accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS,  The  unity  of  our  State  and  Nation  is built upon the
compassion of individuals such as John J. Martin who upheld  the  values
of  community  life and who, through their great actions, epitomized the
best of humanity; and

  WHEREAS, A truly kind, humble and eminent man of  indomitable  faith
and  dedication,  John J. Martin was an avid golfer and die-hard Buffalo
Bills and New York Yankees fan; he enjoyed reading the Buffalo News  and
traveling  to  visit  his  family  in  Canada, as well as vacationing in
Crystal Beach, Ontario, Ireland, Hawaii and the Caribbean; and

  WHEREAS, John J. Martin's commitment to excellence, and  his  spirit
of  humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields of enterprise, including
charitable  and  civic  endeavors;  his  public  service  and  countless
accomplishments  will  forever  stand  as a paradigm and inspiration for
others; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment   to   his
community,  John J. Martin was a past Grand Knight of the Monsignor Nash
Knights of Columbus No. 3875 in South Buffalo, New York, where  he  also
chaired  the  Christmas  Food  Drive  for more than 50 years, eventually
sharing duties with his wife and three  daughters  to  feed  those  less
fortunate  during the holiday season in their neighboring communities of
South Buffalo, West Seneca, Lackawanna, and Hamburg; and

  WHEREAS, Rare indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown  by  an
individual  for  the  benefit  of  others which John J. Martin displayed
throughout his life; and

  WHEREAS, While he was passionate about many things,  above  all  his
greatest passion was being a husband to his beloved wife of more than 50
years,  a  father  to  his  three  wonderful daughters and a Papa to his
adored grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS, John J. Martin is survived by his wife,  Dorothea  "Debbie"
(nee  Beale)  Martin;  three  daughters, Jennifer (John) Nolan, Michelle
(William) Vivian and Christine (Joseph) Insera; four grandchildren, John
"Jack," Joseph, Luke  and  Riley;  siblings,  Michael  (Luanne)  Martin,

Kathleen  (Robert)  Sweeney  and  Mary  (Gerald)  Philbin;  sisters  and
brothers-in-law, Mary (John Wegrczyn), Ralph Beale, Regina  (Don)  Zink,
JoAnn  (Kevin)  Cleary,  Ray  (Patty) Beale, Paul (Linda) Beale, Madonna
(Jim  Hrycay)  Beale,  Eileen  (Johnny) Gallagher and Bernadette (Kevin)
Wallace; as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends; and

  WHEREAS, John J. Martin's infinite selflessness and benevolence will
shine on through his family's vivid and happy memories; his insight  and
strength  will  forever serve as a beacon of love, light and hope to the
countless lives he touched; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion, John J. Martin leaves behind a legacy which will long endure
the  passage  of  time and will remain as a comforting memory to all who
were privileged to have known and loved such an amazing man; he will  be
deeply  missed and truly merits the grateful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn   the  death  of  John  J.  Martin,  and  expressing  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 John J. Martin.