Bill Text: NY J02086 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of James Maxwell, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-04-03 - ADOPTED [J02086 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02086-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2086

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING the death of James Maxwell, 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 the great
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, James Maxwell of Mahopac, New York, died on July  8,  2023,
at the age of 87; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  on November 14, 1935, in Flushing, Queens, New York,
James Maxwell was  raised  by  his  parents  William  A.  and  Elizabeth
Maxwell; and

  WHEREAS,  Serving our Nation, James Maxwell joined the United States
Army and later the United States Coast Guard; and

  WHEREAS, Devoted to his community, James Maxwell was an NYPD  police
officer  who  served  the Queens area in the 23rd, 83rd, 107th precincts
and the 3rd Division vice squad; and

  WHEREAS, James  Maxwell  was  the  Chairman  of  the  Putnam  County
Conservative  Party  for over 28 years and served for eight years as the
President; and

  WHEREAS, A multi-faceted individual, James Maxwell is  a  member  of
the  Mahopac  Hills  Association,  the  Lake Mahopac Park District, Lake
Mahopac Rotary Club and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick in  the  County
of Putnam; and

  WHEREAS,  On  May  31,  1959,  James Maxwell married the love of his
life, Josephine Cestaro, at St. Kevin's Church in Queens; and

  WHEREAS, James Maxwell enjoyed spending time on  Lake  Mahopac  with
his  family  after he moved to Mahopac in 1970; he loved boating, was an
avid New York Yankees fan, and had a passion for local politics; and

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

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

  WHEREAS, James Maxwell is survived by his wife,  Josephine  Cestaro;
his  children, Col. James Maxwell, Alayne Melanophy, Joseph Maxwell, and
John Maxwell; his grandchildren, Connor,  Kelly,  Ryan,  Kristen,  Jack,
Casey,  Jamie,  Joseph,  and  Daniel;  he was predeceased by his brother
William and sister, Kathleen Sky; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  James Maxwell 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 James  Maxwell,  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 James Maxwell.