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J3151Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Mary Joan Kanzler

Official title

“Mourning the death of Mary Joan Kanzler, pillar for her church, distinguished citizen and dedicated member of her community”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors and mourns the passing of Mary Joan Kanzler, a devoted church member and respected community leader.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the value of civic engagement and faith-based service. by recognizing Mary Joan Kanzler’s deep involvement in her church and community, underlining the importance of such contributions to social cohesion.

  2. Serves as a public acknowledgment of unsung local leaders. whose day-to-day efforts—like education, mentorship, and support—often shape communities, potentially encouraging others to follow similar paths of service.

  3. Provides comfort and affirmation to the bereaved family and community. by officially memorializing Kanzler’s life and impact, demonstrating the legislature’s role in honoring individual legacies and reinforcing community bonds.

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Honor Mary Joan Kanzler

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 3151 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of Mary Joan Kanzler, pillar for her church, distinguished citizen and dedicated member of her community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 3151 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of Mary Joan Kanzler, pillar for her church, distinguished citizen and dedicated member of her community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to mourn the death of Mary Joan Kanzler, who died on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the age of 58; and WHEREAS, Mary Joan Kanzler was born on April 15, 1962, to the late James E. and Joan Moran Kanzler in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, For many years, Mary Joan Kanzler worked as an Admissions Recruiter for the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, which was also her alma mater; and WHEREAS, Mary Joan Kanzler was a faithful and active member of Sacred Heart Church in Monroe, New York, serving in various capacities such as Eucharistic Minister and a religious education teacher; in these roles, she truly inspired many to follow in her footsteps; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by her brother, James Kanzler, Mary Joan Kanzler is survived by her two brothers, Thomas (Susanna) Kanzler and Peter (Barbara) Kanzler; one sister-in-law, Lisa Kanzler; and one nephew and several nieces, as well as numerous friends and colleagues; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Mary Joan Kanzler leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Mary Joan Kanzler, pillar in her church, distinguished citizen and dedicated member of her community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Mary Joan Kanzler.

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