Bill Text: NY J01728 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Gerald Caci, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-20)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-25 - ADOPTED [J01728 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01728-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1728

BY: Senator KENNEDY

        MOURNING  the  death of Gerald Caci, 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, Gerald "Jerry" Caci of Buffalo, New York, died on  December
7, 2021, at the age of 80; and

  WHEREAS,  Gerald Caci distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to  the  welfare  of
his community; and

  WHEREAS,  After graduating from Grover Cleveland High School, Gerald
Caci pursued a career in the entertainment industry in Hollywood; and

  WHEREAS, Some of Gerald Caci's favorite  pastimes  included  playing
polo, riding horses, hosting dinners at his family home, and acting; and

  WHEREAS,  His  commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity,
carried over into all fields of  enterprise,  including  charitable  and
civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS, Gerald Caci served for many years on the Board of Directors
of the Federation of Italian-American Societies of Western New York, The
Good Government Club of Western New York and was closely associated with
the  newly  established Italian Cultural Center and the Canadian Italian
Business and  Professional  Association;  he  was  highly  regarded  and
respected  by  many persons in government, in the law and judiciary, and
in the medical professions; and

  WHEREAS, The ability of Gerald Caci to make  lifelong  friends  with
everyone he met is a lasting tribute to his spirit and he will be highly
regarded for his kindness and colorful spirit; and

  WHEREAS,  Gerald  Caci  is survived by his wife, Denise; a daughter,
Valentina; two sons, Gino and Jerry;  and  four  grandchildren,  Brooke,
Ava, Matthew, and Ashley; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Gerald Caci 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 Gerald Caci; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Gerald Caci.