Bill Text: NY J01329 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1329 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Mourning the death of Kevin S. Doyle, prominent attorney, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-11 - ADOPTED [J01329 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01329-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1329

BY: Senator KENNEDY

        MOURNING  the  death  of Kevin S. Doyle, prominent
        attorney, 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;  Kevin S. Doyle was one such
individual; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative  Body  records  the  passing  of  Kevin S. Doyle, noting the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS, Kevin S.  Doyle  of  Buffalo,  New  York,  passed  away  on
Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the age of 66; and

  WHEREAS,  Kevin  S.  Doyle  was  born  on  July  23,  1955,  to Joan
(Whitehead) and Vincent E. Doyle Jr. in Buffalo where  he  attended  St.
Mark's School and Nichols School; during this time, he became interested
in  creative  writing  and served as the editor of the school's literary
magazine; and

  WHEREAS, After graduating in 1973, Kevin S. Doyle  enrolled  in  the
University  of Iowa and continued to foster his love of writing with the
prestigious Iowa Writers Workshop; upon his return to Western New  York,
he earned his bachelor's degree in Applied Linguistics at the University
of  Buffalo;  for his senior project, he taught himself how to speak and
write the difficult language of the country of Wales, where  his  mother
was born; and

  WHEREAS,  Following  in  the  footsteps  of  his  father,  who was a
successful attorney and well-respected judge, Kevin S.  Doyle  moved  to
Washington,  D.C.  and  worked  for  the  House  Select Committee on the
Assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.; later,  he
served on the House Ways and Means Committee; and

  WHEREAS, After several years in the nation's capital, Kevin S. Doyle
return  to  his  beloved  hometown  and graduated from the University of
Buffalo Law School where he served as co-President of the Hibernian  Law
Society; he began his distinguished law career with the private law firm
Damon  &  Morey  before serving as an Assistant Corporation Counsel with
the City of Buffalo; and

  WHEREAS, In 1997, Kevin S. Doyle discovered his true calling when he
joined the Mental Hygiene Legal Service, a state agency  that  advocates
and  litigates  on  behalf  of people who receive services for mental or
developmental disabilities; throughout his tenure, he met  with  clients
in  various  mental  health  facilities  and appeared on their behalf in
court, truly making a difference in the lives of those  who  needed  his
expertise  most;  in  addition  to  this  role, he gave presentations to
professional groups on effective legal writing, before retiring in 2016;
and


  WHEREAS, Kevin S. Doyle was a man of many interests and passions; he
was  an avid fisherman, an amateur genealogist, a music and film buff, a
lifelong fan of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo  Sabres,  and  a  longtime
coach  for  youth baseball, softball, and basketball leagues in Shoshone
Park; above all, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved family; and

  WHEREAS, Predeceased by his father, Kevin S. Doyle  is  survived  by
his  wife  of  15  years, the former Mary Etta Scaglione; two daughters,
Emily and Anna; two sons, Eamon and Owen;  his  mother,  Joan  Whitehead
Doyle;  one sister, Megan Battaglia; and two brothers, Brian and Vincent
III, as well as numerous friends, colleagues and clients who  will  long
cherish his memory; and

  WHEREAS,  A  devoted  husband,  father,  and advocate for those with
disabilities, Kevin  S.  Doyle's  name  is  synonymous  with  character,
dignity,  intellect,  depth,  and humor, qualities evident to his family
and to all those who were fortunate enough to have known him; 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 Kevin S.  Doyle,  prominent  attorney,  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 Kevin S. Doyle.