Bill Text: NY J01334 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Lloyd Walsh upon the occasion of celebrating his 100th Birthday

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-11 - ADOPTED [J01334 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01334-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1334

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  Lloyd  Walsh  upon the occasion of
        celebrating his 100th Birthday

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative  Body  to  commemorate
and  recognize  certain  milestones celebrated by citizens of this great
Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and  knowledge
to  the  increasingly  active  roles they play in today's society; their
past contributions and future participation are a  vital  part  of,  and
valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  Lloyd  Walsh  upon  the  occasion of celebrating his 100th
Birthday; and

  WHEREAS, Born on January 2, 1922, in Oswego, New York,  Lloyd  Walsh
attended  elementary  and  secondary  schools before enrolling at Oswego
Teacher's College where he met his future wife, the  former  June  Wood;
and

  WHEREAS,  Lloyd  Walsh proudly served his country as a member of the
United States  Army  with  General  George  Patton  in  the  Third  Army
Division;  during  this  time,  this brave soldier served with honor and
distinction in France, and was involved in heavy  combat,  most  notably
during  the  Battle  of  the  Bulge for which his service was officially
recognized; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military  service,  Lloyd  Walsh
enrolled  in  the Radio Department of Syracuse University through the GI
Bill after witnessing legendary  network  sports  announcer  Ted  Husing
commentating a Cornell football game he attended in 1938; and

  WHEREAS, Lloyd Walsh began his illustrious career in broadcasting at
an  FM  radio  station in Hornell, New York; he and his bride then moved
back to Utica, where he became a radio salesperson at  WGAT  1100  while
also announcing play-by-play sports broadcasts; and

  WHEREAS,  Due  to  his  great  success  at  WGAT,  Lloyd  Walsh  was
approached by Dick Clark Sr., the manager of WRUN  AM  and  FM,  and  he
joined its team; and

  WHEREAS,   During  this  time,  his  career  prospered  and  he  was
eventually promoted to the position  of  Manager;  he  has  worked  with
countless  celebrities of the 1950s and 60s, including Danny Fusco, Carl
Swanson, Dick Cerri, Bruce Rector, Dick Thomas, Alan Cole, Jack  Murphy,
Dick Clark Jr. and Lou Barile; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  this  extraordinary  man became the voice of
Colgate  University  Football  and  he  did  the  Annual  Hall  of  Fame
play-by-play in Cooperstown; and

  WHEREAS, Lloyd Walsh has been the proud recipient of numerous awards
and  accolades,  including the many honors bestowed upon him by the East
Utica Optimist Club; he was also inducted into the Greater Utica  Sports
Hall of Fame; and

  WHEREAS,  Lloyd  Walsh  and his beloved wife, who passed away in the
early 1990s, raised five wonderful children,  Kathleen,  Nancy,  Jeanne,
Doug and David; and

  WHEREAS,  In  his  retirement,  Lloyd Walsh remains a bright shining
star  in  Utica,  New  York  broadcasting  history;  his  steadfast  and
unwavering  commitment to his family, friends and community will forever
stand as a paradigm and inspiration for others; and

  WHEREAS, Lloyd Walsh, with his zest for life, has truly enhanced the
lives of all those who are lucky enough to know such an amazing man; and

  WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian has experienced the incredible
joys and sorrows characteristic of  and  reserved  for  those  with  the
stamina and courage to savor a full life; and

  WHEREAS,  Lloyd  Walsh  has  enriched  the lives of those around him
through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent
charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and

  WHEREAS, It is the intent  of  this  Legislative  Body  to  publicly
recognize  those  who  have  reached  such a remarkable age and who have
witnessed and celebrated  the  innovations,  cultural  developments  and
awesome  achievements  of  this  country  during the last century, while
themselves contributing to the  growth  and  excellence  of  this  great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Lloyd Walsh upon the  occasion  of  celebrating  his  100th
Birthday; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lloyd Walsh.