Bill Text: NY K00311 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Dr. Arnold E. Elman, dedicated teacher, meritorious veteran, and distinguished member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-18 - adopted [K00311 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00311-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 311

BY: M. of A. Woerner

        MOURNING   the  death  of  Dr.  Arnold  E.  Elman,
        dedicated   teacher,   meritorious   veteran,    and
        distinguished 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 leadership
served to enhance the quality of life  in  their  communities  and  this
great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Dr. Arnold E. Elman of Clifton Park, New York, passed away
at his home on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 90; and

  WHEREAS, Arnold E. Elman was born on March 30,  1933,  to  Annabelle
and  Abraham  Elman  in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; as a young child, he
and his family moved to New York City; and

  WHEREAS, After graduating from Stuyvesant High School in  Manhattan,
Arnold E. Elman attended the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy of Long Island
University,  Oneonta  State  Teachers College, and The State College for
Teachers at Albany, where he received his bachelor's degree  in  English
and his master's degree in secondary education; and

  WHEREAS,  At  the  State  College  for Teachers at Albany, Arnold E.
Elman met the love of his life, the former Toby Helen Scher,  and  after
marrying, they moved to Long Island where he taught until 1968; and

  WHEREAS,  Arnold  E. Elman proudly served his country as a member of
the 3rd Infantry Division of the United States Army, stationed  in  both
Georgia and Germany; and

  WHEREAS,  Following  his  military service, Arnold E. Elman received
his doctorate degree from the University at Albany  and  served  as  the
superintendent  of  schools  in  Coventry,  Connecticut,  and  later, in
Ellenville, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Dr. Arnold E. Elman served in his role as superintendent of
schools in Ellenville until his retirement in 1989; shortly  thereafter,
he and his wife moved to Clifton Park, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  In  retirement, Dr. Arnold E. Elman served as an emergency
medical technician with the Ballston Lake Emergency Squad, President  of
the  Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library Board and Southern Adirondack Library
System, and trustee for various local organizations; and

  WHEREAS, Dr.  Arnold  E.  Elman  had  many  passions  and  interests
including  the sciences, ancient geography, classical music, poetry, and
the study of modern languages; and

  WHEREAS, Dr. Arnold E. Elman is survived by his loving wife of  over
66 years, Toby; two daughters, Abbie Van Wely and Sara Whiting; one son,
Eric  Elman;  five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; as well as
numerous colleagues and friends who will long cherish his memory; and

  WHEREAS, Dr. Arnold E. Elman  leaves  behind  an  inspirational  and
noteworthy  legacy  as an educator, military serviceman, superintendent,
community member, and loving family member that will endure the  passage
of time; now, therefore be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Dr. Arnold E.  Elman,  and  to  express  its  deepest
gratitude  for his service to our country, state and communities; and be
it further

  RESOLVED, that a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Dr. Arnold E. Elman.