Bill Text: NY K00027 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Thomas L. Morrone, prominent political figure, distinguished citizen and a devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-26 - adopted [K00027 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00027-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 27

BY: M. of A. Angelino

        MOURNING the death of Thomas L. Morrone, prominent
        political   figure,   distinguished  citizen  and  a
        devoted member of his community

  WHEREAS, It is with  profound  sorrow  and  deep  regret  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,  Thomas  L.  Morrone,  a  true  pillar  in his community of
Norwich, New York, died on Friday, January 15, 2021, at the age  of  78;
and

  WHEREAS,  Thomas L. "Tom" Morrone was born to Leo and Mary (Guiffre)
Morrone on September  30,  1942,  in  Norwich  where  he  attended  city
schools; from a young age, he always had an interest in automobiles, and
was a member of the Flames car club; and

  WHEREAS,  When he was just 14 years-old, Thomas L. Morrone began his
first job at Christman Motors, and through his many decades of  service,
he  rose through the ranks from a part-time car cleaner and preparer, to
the dealership's top salesman, then ultimately to president  and  owner;
devoted  to his profession and the safety of all, he served on the Board
of the New York State Automobile Dealers Association where he  held  the
title   of   President  in  1997,  chaired  many  of  its  Association's
committees, and served on its executive committee for many years; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his  valuable  work  with  the  Association,
Thomas L. Morrone was actively involved in local politics and many other
community  organizations  including the Norwich City Traffic Commission,
the Greater Norwich Local Development Corporation, the  Chenango  County
20-20  Commission, the Chenango Memorial Hospital Building Fund, Norwich
City School Board of Education, the St. Bartholomew's Church Fundraising
Committee, the Town of Norwich Planning Board, The Northeast Classic Car
Museum's Board of Trustees, NBT  Bank's  Advisory  Board,  the  Chenango
County  Unit  of  the American Cancer Society, Commerce Chenango and its
Governmental Affairs Committee, and St. Bartholomew's Church, as well as
the Canasawacta Country Club; and

  WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to the city he
always called home, Thomas L. Morrone was  the  recipient  of  the  2006
Commitment  to  Community  Award  by Commerce Chenango and the local Boy
Scouts Baden-Powell Council Distinguished Citizen Award in 2007; and

  WHEREAS, On August 24, 1962, Thomas L. Morrone married the  love  of
his  life,  the  former  Sally  Owens,  and  together, they raised three
children; unfortunately, Sally passed away on February 25, 2009;  he  is
also predeceased by his brother, Fidele Morrone, his second wife, Terry,
and brother-in-law, Eugene Keegan; and

  WHEREAS,  Thomas  L.  Morrone is survived by two daughters, MaryAnne
(Jan) and Kimberly (Dave); one son, Thomas L. Jr.; seven  grandchildren,

Thomas,  Mary  Frances (Chris), Abigail, Maggie, Tommy, Katie and Dylan;
one great-grandson, Warren; two sisters, Ann Morrone  and  Mary  Keegan;
one  goddaughter/niece,  Geneanne  (Frank)  and  their children Ella and
Keegan Smith, and most importantly, his dog, Cooper; and

  WHEREAS, With a tireless and unwavering commitment to his community,
Thomas  L. Morrone devoted his entire life to making the City of Norwich
a better place for its citizens to live, work and play; and

  WHEREAS, This extraordinary man lived an  immensely  beautiful  life
built  on  compassion,  kindness,  and  respect  for  others; he will be
remembered as one  of  the  most  significant  and  enduring  civic  and
political leaders in the history of the City of Norwich, and his insight
and  strength  will  forever  serve  as a beacon of love and hope to the
countless lives he touched; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn  the  death  of  Thomas  L.  Morrone,  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 Thomas L. Morrone.