Bill Text: NY K00312 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 312

Introduced

Bill Title: Mourning the death of William Thomas Mahan, United States Army Veteran, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-18 - adopted [K00312 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00312-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 312

BY: M. of A. Zebrowski

        MOURNING the death of William Thomas Mahan, United
        States  Army  Veteran,  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; William Thomas Mahan was one  such
individual; and

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

  WHEREAS, William Thomas Mahan, known affectionately to  friends  and
family  as Bill, of New City, New York, died on Sunday, January 8, 2023,
six days before his 93rd birthday; and

  WHEREAS, William Thomas Mahan was Jesuit-educated and graduated from
Fairfield  University  in  1952,  where  he  majored  in   Pre-law   and
Government; and

  WHEREAS, After graduation, William Thomas Mahan entered the Army and
served  as  a  Staff  Sergeant  during  the Korean War; he was honorably
discharged in 1960; and

  WHEREAS, In 1954, while still in the U.S. Army, he married the  love
of  his  life,  Nancy Jeanne Keeley; the two would have celebrated their
69th wedding anniversary this past February; and

  WHEREAS, William Thomas Mahan joined IBM  where  he  had  a  33-year
career after his release from active military service in 1954; and

  WHEREAS,  With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to our nation's
veterans, William Thomas Mahan  was  very  active  in  veteran  affairs,
having  served  as  Commander  of the William E. DeBevoise, Jr. American
Legion Post 1682 in New City, and Rockland  County  Commander;  he  also
held  a  variety of other positions, and served on various committees at
the county, district, and state level of The American Legion; and

  WHEREAS, William Thomas Mahan served as the New York State  American
Legion  Consultant  for  the Legislative Committee and had been actively
involved in pursuing veterans benefits at the State Capitol  in  Albany;
and

  WHEREAS,  William  Thomas  Mahan  was  a  member  of  the NYS Senate
Veterans Advisory Committee and the National Americanism Council; and

  WHEREAS, He was graciously awarded a Life Membership of the American
Legion, a member of the 40/8, ANIVICUS, the Disabled American  Veterans,
the  Korean  War  Veterans,  the  Vietnam  Veterans  of America, and the
Haverstraw Elks; and

  WHEREAS, In 2001, William Thomas Mahan was appointed by the Governor
and approved by the Senate to serve on the New York State Veterans  Home
in  Montrose, New York, and served as President of the Board of Visitors
for eight years; and

  WHEREAS,  The  recipient of numerous awards and accolades throughout
his long life, William Thomas Mahan received the New York  State  Senate
and  New  York  State  Assembly  Certificate  of Merit, Daughters of the
American Revolution Community Service Award, Rockland County Legionnaire
of the Year, the Rockland County Veteran of the  Year,  New  York  State
Senate Veterans Hall of Fame, and Clarkstown Senior Citizen of the Year;
and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a deep sense
of  compassion,  William  Thomas Mahan 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 William Thomas Mahan,  United  States  Army  Veteran,
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 William Thomas Mahan.