Honor Harold W. Snopek

Senate Resolution No. 4381 BY: Senator AKSHAR MOURNING the death of Harold W. Snopek, 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, Harold W. "Hal" Snopek of Binghamton, New York, died on Friday, March 16, 2018, at the age of 78; and WHEREAS, Harold W. Snopek graduated from Chenango Forks High School where he was a multiyear letterman, setting several school records, one of which still stands today; he was inducted into the NYSPHSAA Hall of Fame in 1991; and WHEREAS, Harold W. Snopek was a parishioner at the former St. Christopher's Church where he and his high school sweetheart, Donna Fendick, were united in marriage 57 years ago; and WHEREAS, A car salesman for JW Greene for 25 years, Harold W. Snopek loved working on cars and drove stock cars at 5 Mile Point in the late 1950s and early 1960s; he later enjoyed driving around with his wife in their 1932 Chevy; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Harold W. Snopek served the Town of Chenango as a Town Board Member and was currently the Town Supervisor; and WHEREAS, Harold W. Snopek was dedicated to his family and enjoyed attending as many of his grandchildren's activities as he could; he will be remembered for taking care of people and his sense of humor; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his son, Tim; his parents, Archard and Janet; a brother, Paul; sisters-in-law, Lucille and Maria, Harold W. Snopek is survived by his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Donna; two daughters, Tami (Frank) and Tina (Ernie); four grandchildren, Sara (Lorne), Mitchell, Payton and Ernie; two great-grandchildren, Audra and Arthur; a niece, Connie; nephew, Amos; his brother and sisters-in-law, Fran Chier, Len and Maxine Fendick, Dorothy and Bob Rittenburg, Dorothy Fendick, Al and Rita Fendick, Ted Fendick, Anita and Gary Haskell, and Richard Fendick, as well as his Godchildren and many special nieces, nephews and friends; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Harold W. Snopek 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 Harold W. Snopek, 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 Harold W. Snopek.