Bill Text: NY J01144 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Peter Edward Clark, United States Navy veteran, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-31 - ADOPTED [J01144 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01144-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1144

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING  the  death of Peter Edward Clark, United
        States  Navy  veteran,  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,  It  is  with  profound  sorrow  and  deep regret that this
Legislative Body records the passing  of  Peter  E.  Clark,  noting  the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS,  Peter  E.  Clark died on April 30, 2023, at the age of 62;
and

  WHEREAS, Peter E. Clark was born on February 24, 1961,  to  John  L.
Clark  and  Rosalie  M. Clark and grew up in Bedford, New York, where he
attended Fox Lane High School; and

  WHEREAS, After graduating, Peter E. Clark proudly served his country
as a member of the United States Navy at sea during the  Libyan  Crisis;
upon  his discharge from active duty, he worked at the Naval Hospital in
Great Lakes, Illinois; later, he earned his degree from Saint Petersburg
College in Florida and became a physical therapist assistant; and

  WHEREAS, Peter E. Clark was employed with Genesis  Rehab  in  Tampa,
Florida,  and  in  later  years,  worked  as  a school bus assistant for
Pinellas County schools; he was also a part-time referee and  officiated
girls basketball for schools in the Pinellas County area; and

  WHEREAS,  An  avid  sports fan, Peter E. Clark loved the Los Angeles
Dodgers and enjoyed gardening, music and long drives in his car; and

  WHEREAS, Peter E. Clark was always  ready  and  willing  to  lend  a
helping  hand whenever needed and always greeted his friends with a warm
smile; and

  WHEREAS, Peter E. Clark is survived by his three sisters,  Patricia,
Susan,  and  Ida;  three  brothers,  Joseph  (Marcia), Chris (Lisa), and
Richard (Ildiko); seven nieces, Kellie,  Kimberly,  Christine,  Cynthia,
Kara,  Angela,  and  Jacklyn; three nephews, Brian, Roy, and Johnny; his
Aunt Beverly and Uncle Peter Albano, and Aunt Elveta  Albano,  and  many
great  nieces  and  nephews,  as  well as numerous friends who will long
cherish his memory; and

  WHEREAS, Peter E. Clark'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, Peter E. Clark 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 Peter E. Clark 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 Peter E. Clark.