Bill Text: NY J01275 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Mourning the death of John M. Summers, distinguished citizen, entrepreneur, and devoted member of his community
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-31 - ADOPTED [J01275 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01275-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1275 BY: Senator COONEY MOURNING the death of John M. Summers, distinguished citizen, entrepreneur, and devoted member of his community LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of John Summers, distinguished citizen, entrepreneur, 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, John M. "Dutch" Summers of Rochester, New York, died on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the age of 84; and WHEREAS, Dutch was born on August 22, 1938, grew up in Fairport, New York, and graduated from Fairport High School; he later attended the Rochester Institute of Technology for which he later generously supported and served as a Trustee; and WHEREAS, Dutch distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and WHEREAS, A successful businessman and entrepreneur, Dutch built an enterprise of dozens of businesses under the umbrella of Graywood Companies, Inc., a testament to his hard work and dedication to success; and WHEREAS, Dutch's business ventures spanned many sectors, from manufacturing and industrial, to hospitality and real estate development; including Graywood Companies (formerly known as Jasco Tools, Inc., Jasco Heat Treating Inc., Selby Marketing, Rocky Mountain Granite, as well as countless commercial and residential real estate endeavors; and WHEREAS, Dutch was a co-founder of the Rochester Rump Group, which merged into what is now known as the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce; additionally, he served as a trustee for RIT and, along with his late wife Jayne, founded the Summers Foundation to support educational, health, and human service organizations; and WHEREAS, Dutch was committed to help those who strived to succeed but faced barriers beyond their control, Dutch's philanthropic interests included area schools, Young Women's College Prep and The Discovery School, Our Lady of Mercy, Nazareth College, Monroe Community College, the University of Rochester, and Rochester Institute of Technology; and WHEREAS, Dutch's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and WHEREAS, Dutch is survived by his children Doug Summers (Harold Willson), Todd Summers (Cassandra) Jeff Summers (Sherrie), Andrew Holland (Janet), Susan Conrado (Ron) Kenny Holland (Laura), grandchildren Corey Summers and Austin Summers, Sisters-in-law Susie Summers and Kathy Summers, and his dear long-time friends Tina Bianca, Mike Weed (Dawn) and Ken Marvald (Kelley DeMonte); and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Dutch 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 John M. "Dutch" Summers, distinguished citizen, entrepreneur, and devoted member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kenneth A. Marvald of Graywood Companies and the family of John M. "Dutch" Summers.