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This resolution honors the life and mourns the death of James Hoyt Sr., a respected ski patroller and community member.
Why it matters
Highlights the profound impact of local service. The resolution showcases how James Hoyt Sr.'s decades-long commitment as a ski patroller and community member set a standard for civic engagement, emphasizing the value of consistent, everyday contributions to a community's safety and well-being.
Acknowledges multi-generational influence. By detailing his roles as a family man, entrepreneur, and mentor, the resolution recognizes how individuals like Hoyt shape not just their immediate circles but also broader community traditions, such as founding local businesses and supporting national events.
Celebrates the integration of passion and public service. Hoyt’s story illustrates the deep connection between personal passions—such as skiing and horse riding—and meaningful public service, underlining how pursuing what one loves can have a lasting, positive community impact and even inspire commemorations like having a ski trail named after him.
Serves as a model for honoring everyday heroes. This resolution reminds readers that legislative bodies can and do formally recognize the legacies of ordinary citizens whose lifelong dedication enriches the social fabric, encouraging others to value and emulate such service.
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Honor James Hoyt Sr.
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Senator · Senate District 45
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- Adopted
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Senate Resolution No. 4336 BY: Senator LITTLE MOURNING the death of James Hoyt Sr., beloved ski patroller, distinguished citizen and devoted 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 endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, James Hoyt Sr., of Wilmington, New York, died on Thursday,
February 22, 2018, at the age of 80; and WHEREAS, James Hoyt Sr. was bon to the former Pearl Warner and Aaron Hoyt on May 9, 1937; he married his first wife, the late Barbara Jette in 1955, and together, they had four sons; he later married Anna Kucharska on… Show allHide
February 22, 2018, at the age of 80; and WHEREAS, James Hoyt Sr. was bon to the former Pearl Warner and Aaron Hoyt on May 9, 1937; he married his first wife, the late Barbara Jette in 1955, and together, they had four sons; he later married Anna Kucharska on December 31, 1996, at St. Bernard's Church in Saranac Lake, New York; and WHEREAS, Raised in Saranac Lake, New York, James Hoyt Sr. graduated from Saranac Lake High School; as a young boy, he worked for Hemlock Hill Potato Farm; and WHEREAS, James Hoyt Sr. loved his horses; he was very active in the rodeo circuit, and enjoyed showing his prized quarter horses at various events across the country; and WHEREAS, James Hoyt Sr. was an entrepreneur; he and his family founded Saranac Lake Speedway, and he owned and operated the Lakeside Garage; a member of the million mile driver's license club, he served as a driver for the 1980 United States Men's Olympic Hockey team and the Ice Follies; and WHEREAS, A man of many interests, James Hoyt Sr. loved to spend time outdoors, whether it was playing golf or snow skiing; from 1958-2018, he served as a member of the Whiteface Mountain Ski Patrol; well-respected by all, he was one of the oldest ski patrollers in the United States, and has a trail named after him at Whiteface Mountain called Hoyt's High; he could often be found wearing a red baseball cap with the words "Hoyt's High" stitched into it; and WHEREAS, James Hoyt Sr. died on the mountain, doing what he loved most; he was an interesting and fun-loving man who lived each and every day to the fullest; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by one brother, Allen Hoyt, James Hoyt Sr., is survived by his wife Anna; four sons, Allen (Mary Beth) Hoyt, Robert Hoyt, Michael (Mary) Hoyt, and James Hoyt; one sister, Carol Hesseltine; seven grandchildren, Erica (Pete), Greg, Megan, Robert, Andrea, Hanna and Brittney; and six great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, James Hoyt Sr., 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 James Hoyt Sr., beloved ski patroller, 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 James Hoyt Sr.
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