Honor William H. Hart Sr.

Assembly Resolution No. 85 BY: M. of A. Santabarbara CELEBRATING the life of William H. Hart Sr., distinguished veteran, devoted family man, and pillar in his community WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative Body records the passing of William H. Hart Sr., an extraordinary gentleman of indomitable faith and dedication whose purposeful life will long serve as a standard to which others might aspire; and WHEREAS, William H. Hart Sr., of Rotterdam, New York, died on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at the age of 73; and WHEREAS, William H. Hart Sr. was born to the late William C. and Doris E. (Comstock) Hart on January 19, 1945, in Saranac Lake, New York; after he and his family moved to Schenectady, New York, he attended local schools and graduated from Schenectady County Community College; and WHEREAS, In June of 1964, William H. Hart Sr. joined the United States Army where he proudly served his country as a combat medic for eight years; he completed two tours of duty in Germany, one in San Francisco, and from 1967-1968, he was stationed in Vietnam; for his meritorious service, he was the recipient of a Bronze Star with a "V" device for heroism; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military duties, William H. Hart Sr. returned to his hometown and was employed as a nurse at General Electric; after attending a class at his alma mater, he changed careers and worked and played as Snappy the Clown for 11 years; and WHEREAS, In this role, William H. Hart Sr. entertained thousands of children with his antics and balloon creations; he helped found Clowns-on-Rounds, and traveled to Russia where he brought laughter to children at local hospitals and orphanages; he also fulfilled a dream by performing with the Moscow Circus; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to bringing joy to each and every person he met, William H. Hart Sr. was named the

52 years, the former Kathleen Mac Donald; daughter, Cheryl (William) Zatt; one son, William Hart, Jr.; four grandchildren, Emily, Zachary, Sarah and Caitlin; one sister, Judy Gemmett; and one daughter-in-law, Vicki Hart; as well as several nieces, nephews and numerous friends who will long cherish his memory; and WHEREAS, Through his boundless energy and profound words of wisdom, William H. Hart Sr.'s legacy of true grace and infinite selflessness and kindness, will shine on through his family's vivid and happy memories; his shining light and strength will forever serve as a beacon of love and hope for all who were privileged to have known and loved such an amazing and dynamic man; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to celebrate the life of William H. Hart Sr., distinguished veteran, devoted family man, and pillar in his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of William H. Hart Sr.