Bill Text: NY K00564 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 564 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Celebrating the life and accomplishments of Miguel Rodriguez, longtime sports reporter for The Buffalo News

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-02-15 - adopted [K00564 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00564-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 564

BY: M. of A. McMahon

        CELEBRATING the life and accomplishments of Miguel
        Rodriguez,  longtime sports reporter for The Buffalo
        News, distinguished citizen and proud member of  his
        Western New York community

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding  individuals  who  distinguished  themselves  through  their
exceptional careers, attaining unprecedented  success  and  the  highest
level of personal achievement; and

  WHEREAS, It is with feelings of great sorrow and deepest regret that
this  Legislative Body records the passing of Miguel Rodriguez, longtime
sports reporter for The Buffalo News, distinguished  citizen  and  proud
member  of  his  community, noting the significance of the loss of a man
with immense talent and an indomitable spirit; and

  WHEREAS,  Miguel  Rodriguez  of  Buffalo,  New   York,   died   from
complications of COVID-19 on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the age of 47;
and

  WHEREAS,  After  attending  Canisius  High  School,  where he played
varsity football and hockey,  Miguel  Rodriguez  earned  his  bachelor's
degree  in  English  and  was  the goaltender on the hockey team for the
University of Rochester; and

  WHEREAS, Miguel Rodriguez's long and distinguished career in  sports
journalism  began  while  he  was a student working in the University of
Rochester's sports information department; after graduating,  he  worked
for  several  New  York  newspapers  including  the Rochester Democrat &
Chronicle, Cortland Standard, and Greater Niagara Newspapers; and

  WHEREAS, In 2003, Miguel Rodriguez joined the staff of  The  Buffalo
News and worked in various capacities, most recently, as the high school
sports  reporter; he also covered the Bills, Sabres, college basketball,
college hockey, boxing and the two IIHF World Junior Championships which
have been held in Buffalo; and

  WHEREAS, Miguel Rodriguez, known as Miggy to  his  family  and  many
friends,  was  truly  dedicated  to  his  craft and was known as a local
sports expert; he was genuinely interested in  high  school  sports  and
took great efforts to ensure he was a reliable source of information and
inspiration  to  all  who followed his recap articles or his "Prep Talk"
column; and

  WHEREAS, Whether at a stadium or in an arena, Miguel Rodriguez was a
constant figure whose love for sports was evident through his  endearing
smile and thunderous laughter which was contagious; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition to his love for the games, Miguel Rodriguez's
greatest source of happiness was his family; he was a  devoted  son  and
brother,  and  a man whose dedication to his family took precedence over
all things; and

  WHEREAS, Miguel Rodriguez is survived by his  loving  parents,  John
and  Nancy Davidson; his devoted sister, Megan; and numerous colleagues,
coaches, athletes and friends who will long cherish his memory; and

  WHEREAS,  The  passing of Miguel Rodriguez has surely left a void in
Western New York's sporting community; he was a compassionate and caring
man who truly made his community a better  place  with  his  experience,
intelligence and zest for life; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Miguel Rodriguez 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
celebrate the life and  accomplishments  of  Miguel  Rodriguez,  and  to
express  its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the Western
New York athletic community; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Miguel Rodriguez.