Bill Text: NY J00163 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Celebrating the life and accomplishments of William R. Hilts, distinguished citizen, family man, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - ADOPTED [J00163 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00163-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 163

BY: Senator ORTT

        CELEBRATING   the   life  and  accomplishments  of
        William R. Hilts, distinguished citizen, family man,
        and devoted member of his community

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this  Legislative  Body  to  convey  its
grateful appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of
a generous and inspiring individual, who touched the lives of many; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sadness that this Legislative Body
records the passing of William R. Hilts of Sanborn, New York,  who  died
on Monday, December 12, 2022; and

  WHEREAS,  William R. Hilts was a man of many passions and interests;
he enjoyed spending time outdoors,  whether  it  was  hunting,  fishing,
watching  birds,  or  camping  throughout  the  Adirondacks,  and  wrote
numerous articles  about  his  adventures  for  various  newspapers  and
magazines; and

  WHEREAS, This avid outdoorsman loved to tell a good story around the
campfire  or  at  various  sportsman  club events, and was known for his
delicious fish boils and  wild  game  dinners;  above  all,  he  enjoyed
spending time with his beloved family; and

  WHEREAS,  Predeceased  by his wife, the former Sylvia C. Eggert, one
brother, Irvin Hilts, Jr. and his sister-in-law, Marge, William R. Hilts
is  survived  by  his  three  sons,  William  D.  (Sandra),  Richard  E.
(Lynette),   and   David   M.   (Julie);   one  daughter,  Susan;  seven
grandchildren, Kiel, Owen,  Christian,  Natalie  Adelia,  Marla  (Kyle),
Keith  (Brandy),  and Kim; and many other family members and friends, as
well as fellow outdoors enthusiasts who will long cherish his  zest  for
life; and

  WHEREAS,   William  R.  Hilts  leaves  behind  a  legacy  of  humor,
generosity, positivity, and hard work that will long endure the  passage
of  time  and  will  remain  as a comforting memory to all he served and
befriended; he will be deeply missed and truly  merits  the  tribute  of
this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate  the  life  and   accomplishments   of   William   R.   Hilts,
distinguished  citizen, family man, 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 William R. Hilts.