Bill Text: NY J03138 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 3138 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Mourning the death of Sam Hill, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-05-27 - ADOPTED [J03138 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03138-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 3138

BY: Senator PARKER

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Sam  Hill, distinguished
        citizen and devoted 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; Sam Hill was one such  individual;
and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative  Body  records  the  passing  of  Sam   Hill,   noting   the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS, Sam Hill of Harlem, New York, died at the age of 71, due to
complications related to the novel coronavirus; and

  WHEREAS, Affectionately known as the Mayor of Harlem, Sam Hill was a
native of South Carolina; and

  WHEREAS,  After  valiantly  serving  his  country as a member of the
United States Marine Corps, Sam Hill went on to a long  and  illustrious
career as a Mason; and

  WHEREAS,  This  extraordinary man truly distinguished himself in his
profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of his community; and

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

  WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to  his  beloved
Harlem,  New  York,  Sam Hill was the proud recipient of numerous awards
and accolades from  New  York  State,  New  York  City,  and  his  local
community; and

  WHEREAS,  One  of  his greatest joys in life was doting on his wife,
Rosie,  a  sweet  testimony  to  their  many  years  of  marital  bliss,
commitment and true love; and

  WHEREAS, Sam Hill, who displayed many exceptional talents and unique
qualities,  lived  an  immensely  beautiful  life  built  on compassion,
kindness, and respect for others; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Sam  Hill 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 Sam Hill, 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 Sam Hill.