Bill Text: NY K01018 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Duane Joseph, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-25 - adopted [K01018 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K01018-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 1018

BY: M. of A. Cunningham

        CELEBRATING    the    life    of   Duane   Joseph,
        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;  Duane  Joseph  was one such
individual; and

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

  WHEREAS, Duane Joseph of Brooklyn, New York, died on August 7, 2023;
and

  WHEREAS, The unity of  our  State  and  Nation  is  built  upon  the
compassion  of individuals such as Duane Joseph who upheld the values of
community life and who, through their great actions, epitomized the best
of humanity; and

  WHEREAS, Duane Joseph distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to  the  welfare  of
his community; and

  WHEREAS,  A  dedicated  member of Brooklyn Community Board 14, Duane
Joseph was passionate about the community, both its people  and  places;
he  offered  great  vision  and  spearheaded  the  addition  of Economic
Development to the organization's committee structure; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  he  worked  tirelessly   to   bring   agency
information  to community members and local insight to agency proposals;
and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment   to   his
community,  Duane  Joseph  served  to instill in others a willingness to
strive toward solutions; he became a Community Board 14 member in  2015,
serving  as  the  Youth  Committee  Co-Chair, the Community Environment,
Cultural Affairs and Economic  Development  Co-Chair,  as  well  as  the
Co-Chair for the Flatbush African Burial Ground Task Force; and

  WHEREAS,  Duane  Joseph  was renowned for his detailed reports laced
with humor, and in 2023, he was elected as Community  Board  14's  First
Vice Chair; and

  WHEREAS,  Duane Joseph's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,   including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the  benefit  of  others  which  Duane  Joseph  displayed
throughout his life; and


  WHEREAS,  Duane  Joseph'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,  Duane  Joseph 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
celebrate  the  life  of  Duane  Joseph,  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 Duane Joseph.