Bill Text: NY J02076 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of James E. Seymour III, meritorious firefighter, devoted family man, and distinguished member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-03 - ADOPTED [J02076 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02076-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2076

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING  the  death  of  James  E.  Seymour  III,
        meritorious firefighter,  devoted  family  man,  and
        distinguished 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; James E. Seymour III, was one such
individual; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sorrow  and  deep regret that this
Legislative Body records the passing of James E. Seymour III, noting the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS, James E. Seymour III, of Cortlandt, New York, died on  June
7, 2023, at the age of 67; and

  WHEREAS,  James  E.  Seymour  III,  was born on February 6, 1956, to
James E.   Seymour Jr. and Donna (Keesler)  Seymour  in  Peekskill,  New
York; and

  WHEREAS,  A 1975 graduate of Peekskill High School, James E. Seymour
III, began his professional career with IBM  in  East  Fishkill,  before
transitioning  to a career in emergency management in 1995 with the City
of Peekskill and the private sector; and

  WHEREAS, Only behind the love for his family, was his love of public
service; James E. Seymour III, dedicated his life to  fire  service;  he
was a 49-year member of Washington Engine Company No. 2 in the Peekskill
Fire  Department,  serving as chief of the department from 2001 to 2003;
and

  WHEREAS, After moving to Cortlandt from Peekskill in 2004, James  E.
Seymour  III, served as a commissioner of the Lake Mohegan Fire District
from 2008 to 2017, all the while remaining an active participant in both
the Lake Mohegan and Peekskill Fire Departments; and

  WHEREAS, James E. Seymour III, enjoyed  annual  hunting  trips  with
family members, as well as spending time with his grandchildren, whom he
loved more than life itself; and

  WHEREAS,  Predeceased  by  his  father,  James  E.  Seymour  III, is
survived by his loving wife of 46 years,  Sharon  (Matero);  their  four
children, Jimmy IV (Jean), Joey, Melissa, and Cheryl (Phil) Guglielmini;
and  four  grandchildren,  Vanessa, Samantha, Isabella, and Domenick; as
well as his mother, Donna; siblings, Billy, Donna, Julie, and Danny, and
many nieces and nephews; and

  WHEREAS, James E. Seymour'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, James E. Seymour III, 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  James  E. Seymour III, 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 James E. Seymour III.