Bill Text: NY K00195 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Zbigniew Wilinski, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-26 - adopted [K00195 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00195-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 195

BY: M. of A. Giglio JA

        MOURNING   the   death   of   Zbigniew   Wilinski,
        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; Zbigniew Wilinski was one such
individual; and

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

  WHEREAS, Zbigniew "Ziggy" Wilinski, of Riverhead, New York, died  on
Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at the age of 74; and

  WHEREAS, Born in Germany on June 21, 1946, Zbigniew Wilinski was the
son of Stanislaw and Aurelia (Sottysiak) Wilinski; and

  WHEREAS,  The  eldest  of  three siblings, Zbigniew Wilinski and his
family immigrated to the United States, via Ellis Island, when he was  a
child;  growing  up,  he  was very into sports and learned pride for his
Polish heritage through his parents; and

  WHEREAS, A member of Riverhead High School Class of  1964,  Zbigniew
Wilinski  went  on to graduate from Suffolk County Community College; he
worked for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)  before  proudly  serving  his
country as a member of the United States Army from 1968 to 1971; and

  WHEREAS,  Upon  the  completion  of  his  valiant  military service,
Zbigniew Wilinski returned to the USPS,  eventually  becoming  Riverhead
Postmaster and a Regional Manager; and

  WHEREAS,  Zbigniew  Wilinski  and  the former Wanda Bondarowicz were
united in marriage  on  July  15,  1972,  at  St.  Isidore's  Church  in
Riverhead; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering commitment to both his
community and his heritage, Zbigniew Wilinski was a  longtime  commander
of  the  Riverhead Polish Hall and a driving force behind organizing the
popular Polish Festival, which draws thousands of people  every  August;
and

  WHEREAS,  A  true  icon  in  Riverhead's  Polish community, Zbigniew
Wilinski served as president and manager of Riverhead Polish  Hall,  and
as  a  member  of  the  Riverhead  Polish  Independent  Club;  he  was a
congregant at St.  Isidore's Church in Riverhead, and a past  member  of
the St. Isidore School Board of Education; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, in recognition of his tireless devotion to his
community,  the  Riverhead  Town  Board  will  ceremoniously  rename the

portion of Marcy Avenue around the Polish Hall, "Ziggy's  Way,"  in  his
honor; and

  WHEREAS,  Zbigniew Wilinski was an avid Mets fan who loved music and
polka dancing; while he was passionate about many things, above all  his
greatest passion was spending time with his beloved grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS,  An  eminent  man  of  indomitable  faith  and  dedication,
Zbigniew Wilinski will be remembered as a sincere and kind  man  with  a
big  smile  who  loved  his  family  and his community, and whose public
service will forever stand as a paradigm and inspiration for others; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Zbigniew Wilinski he  is  survived
by  his  two children, Michelle and Mark (Sharon); his siblings, Barbara
Kolpak and Roman (Cathy); and two grandchildren, Adam and Austin; and

  WHEREAS, Zbigniew Wilinski'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,  Zbigniew  Wilinski  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 Zbigniew Wilinski, 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 Zbigniew Wilinski.