Bill Text: NY K02223 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Ronald Shafran, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-20 - adopted [K02223 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02223-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 2223

BY: M. of A. Braunstein

        MOURNING    the    death    of   Ronald   Shafran,
        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, Ronald Shafran of Bayside, New  York,  died  on  April  21,
2024, at the age of 77; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  on  March  15,  1947,  Ronald  Shafran was raised in
Flushing, Queens; earning  the  title  of  National  Merit  Scholar,  he
graduated  with  Honors  from  Queens  College  and  obtained  both  his
bachelor's and master's degrees; and

  WHEREAS, Embarking on his career, Ronald Shafran began as a  teacher
at  Adlai  Stevenson  High School and earned the respect of his peers as
the  youngest  Department  Head  in  the  school's  history;   he   also
established  himself as an accomplished author of educational textbooks;
and

  WHEREAS, Getting involved in government and politics, Ronald Shafran
worked to help elect President Jimmy Carter before serving as  a  Deputy
Commissioner  in  the  Koch  Administration;  in  the private sector, he
became an award-winning advertising executive and  government  relations
consultant for 30 years before his retirement; and

  WHEREAS, Serving as a mentor to his son and involving himself in the
community,  Ronald  Shafran  coached  Little League and attended all his
baseball games; together, they enjoyed attending New York Yankees games;
and

  WHEREAS, Ronald Shafran distinguished himself in his profession  and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and

  WHEREAS,   Ronald   Shafran's  commitment  to  excellence,  and  his
altruistic nature, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS, Ronald Shafran  is  survived  by  his  wife  of  50  years,
Phyllis;  his  son,  Austin; his grandsons, Mason and Teddy; his sister,
Denise; and his daughter-in-law, Jennifer; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion, Ronald Shafran 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  Ronald Shafran, 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 Ronald Shafran.