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J2748Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Stanley H. Mersand

Official title

“Honoring the late Stanley Howard Mersand”

Sponsor Terrence P. MurphySD-40
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors the late Stanley Howard Mersand for his military service, teaching career, and contributions to his community.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the impact of veterans in local communities. by showing how Stanley Howard Mersand’s military service informed his later roles in education and civic leadership.

  2. Emphasizes the value of lifelong public service. , recognizing not just a teaching career but also significant contributions in local government, historical preservation, and community health initiatives.

  3. Underscores the importance of local history and mentorship. through Mersand’s work as a historian and operator of a historical center, suggesting how individuals can keep community heritage alive.

  4. Serves as a model of community engagement. by illustrating how one person’s dedication can influence multiple aspects of civic life, from education to health to historical awareness.

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Honor Stanley H. Mersand

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Terrence P. Murphy

Senator · Senate District 40

Chair, Investigations And Government Operations

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 2748 BY: Senator MURPHY HONORING the late Stanley Howard Mersand WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in celebrating the lives of its esteemed residents; and WHEREAS, Stanley Howard Mersand served his country with honor in… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2748 BY: Senator MURPHY HONORING the late Stanley Howard Mersand WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in celebrating the lives of its esteemed residents; and WHEREAS, Stanley Howard Mersand served his country with honor in the United States Army as a forward observer and intelligence analyst in Vietnam; he was honored with induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Stanley Howard Mersand was a beloved history teacher at Carmel High School for more than 30 years; he continued to teach at local colleges after his retirement; and WHEREAS, Stanley Howard Mersand was active in the Village of Pawling, having served on the Village Board and as Deputy Mayor; and WHEREAS, Stanley Howard Mersand operated the Thomas E. Dewey Center in Pawling, which exhibited memorabilia of his political mentor; and WHEREAS, Stanley Howard Mersand also served as Dutchess County Historian for many years; and WHEREAS, Stanley Howard Mersand was instrumental in "The Heart Gang," a band of patients from the Health Quest Heart Center in Poughkeepsie; and WHEREAS, Stanley Howard Mersand passed away peacefully at Regional Hospice on May 26, 2017; he is survived by his loving wife, Christine, son, Michael, daughter Rebecca, and dog, Scout; and WHEREAS, Stanley Howard Mersand gave tirelessly to his community and was an inspiration to many; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the late Stanley Howard Mersand; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Stanley Howard Mersand.

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