Honor Dennis Howe’s Life

Senate Resolution No. 956 BY: Senator AKSHAR MOURNING the death of Dennis Matthew Howe, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is with profound sorrow that this Legislative Body, representing the people of the State of New York, is moved this day to pay tribute to an eminent man of indomitable dedication whose public service and accomplishments will forever stand as a paradigm and inspiration for others; and WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Matt, Dennis Matthew Howe of Oswego, New York, died on Monday, March 18, 2019, at the age of 45; and WHEREAS, Dennis M. Howe began his illustrious career as a temporary Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2 for snow and ice operations at the Broome Residency of the New York State Department of Transportation Region 9 on October 6, 2006; he completed the snow and ice season on

April 5, 2007; and WHEREAS, On August 20, 2007, Dennis M. Howe returned to the New York State Department of Transportation Broome Residency Region 9 as a permanent, full time Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee 2; he completed his traineeship and advanced to the full level of a Highway Maintenance Worker 1 on February 17, 2008; and WHEREAS, During his tenure with the New York State Department of Transportation, Dennis M. Howe was assigned to the Broome County Residency before being transferred to the Tioga County Residency in October of 2013; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, he completed several equipment/vehicle certifications, including patch roller, front end loader, fork lift, large dump, wood chipper, skid steer, tractor, sweeper and annual one-person-plowing where he was both single wing and double wing certified; and WHEREAS, For 13 years, Dennis M. Howe rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the New York State Department of Transportation, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and WHEREAS, In his free time, Dennis M. Howe loved spending time with his family and friends, and enjoying the outdoors at his hunting camp; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his father, Dennis; and father-in-law, Gerald, Dennis M. Howe is survived by his loving wife, Alycia; a daughter, Bre; son, Dalton; parents, Denise and Chris; two brothers, Joe (Anne) and Christopher; sister, Alicia (Stephen); grandparents, Roger and Pat Howe, Dorothy Ahern, Fay Hall; mother-in-law, Nora; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Stacey and Royce; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Dennis M. Howe 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 Dennis Matthew Howe, 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 Dennis Matthew Howe.