Bill Text: NY J02484 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Michael D. Capriotto, renowned businessman, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-25 - ADOPTED [J02484 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02484-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2484

BY: Senator JACOBS

        MOURNING   the  death  of  Michael  D.  Capriotto,
        renowned  businessman,  distinguished  citizen   and
        devoted member of his community

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sorrow that this Legislative Body,
representing the people of the State of New York, is moved this  day  to
pay  tribute to an eminent man of indomitable faith and dedication whose
public service and countless accomplishments will  forever  stand  as  a
paradigm and inspiration for others; and

  WHEREAS,  Michael  D.  Capriotto  of Orchard Park, New York, died on
Thursday, January 9, 2020, at the age of 63; and

  WHEREAS, Born on October 6, 1956, in Lackawanna, New  York,  Michael
D.      Capriotto  is  the  son  of  the  late  Carmelo  and  Vengenzina
(Pietrantonio) Capriotto; and

  WHEREAS, Michael D. Capriotto owned  Bauer  Service,  an  auto  shop
located  across from Town Hall previously owned by his father and uncle;
and

  WHEREAS, This extraordinary businessman later converted the  service
shop  into  Bauer's  Village  Center  which  now  hosts  a Kwik Fill gas
station, Tim Horton's cafe, a Subway restaurant, and  an  electric  bike
retail shop called Pedego Buffalo; and

  WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community
and its residents, Michael D. Capriotto served as a village trustee, and
was  instrumental  in  restoring  the  town's  historic  train depot and
reviving Veterans Memorial Park in the village; and

  WHEREAS, A true pillar in  his  community,  Michael  D.  Capriotto's
impact on the Village of Orchard Park, went far beyond the businesses he
owned,  giving tirelessly of his time, energy and resources to countless
local organizations; and

  WHEREAS, Michael D. Capriotto  is  survived  by  his  beloved  wife,
Joanne; three children, Jenny (Jason), John (Nancy) and Catherine; three
grandchildren, Benjamin, Daniel and Joseph; a brother, Carmen (Ann); two
sisters, Brenda (John) and Carole Ann (Timothy); and two aunts, Mary and
Anna; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Michael D. Capriotto 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  Michael  D.  Capriotto,   renowned   businessman,
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 Michael D. Capriotto.