Bill Text: NY J00198 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Joseph F. Crangle, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Broadly Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2021-01-26 - ADOPTED [J00198 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00198-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 198

BY: Senator KENNEDY

        MOURNING   the   death   of   Joseph  F.  Crangle,
        distinguished citizen  and  devoted  member  of  his
        community

  WHEREAS, There are certain outstanding members of our community who,
through  their selfless commitment and dedication, have served to better
the quality of life in our community and have had a measurable  positive
impact  on  the  lives  of its residents; Joseph F. Crangle was one such
individual; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative  Body  records  the passing of Joseph F. Crangle, noting the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph F. Crangle,  a  true  pillar  in  his  community  of
Buffalo,  New York, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the age of 88;
and

  WHEREAS, The son of Irish immigrants, Joseph F. Crangle was a member
of the first graduating class of Bishop Timon High School where  he  was
elected  diocesan  and  national president of the Catholic Youth Council
before moving on to Canisius College; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, Joseph F. Crangle proudly served  his  country
as a member of the United States Army where he rose to the esteemed rank
of  captain during a career in the Reserves which stretched from 1955 to
1965; and

  WHEREAS, Joseph F. Crangle  got  his  first  taste  of  politics  in
college while successfully running for president of the Student Council;
after  graduating from Canisius in 1955, he went on to earn a law degree
from SUNY Buffalo Law School in 1959; and

  WHEREAS, A Buffalo native and  noted  attorney,  Joseph  F.  Crangle
towered  over  the  local  scene as an Erie County chairman from 1965 to
1988, longer than anyone before or after him; additionally, he served as
state chairman from 1971 to 1974; and

  WHEREAS, A renowned figure amongst  his  peers,  Joseph  F.  Crangle
enjoyed  relationships with many prominent national politicians, and was
a member of the National Committee for two decades; he also served as  a
senior aide to three state Assembly speakers; and

  WHEREAS,  This  inspiring  man did not stop there, Joseph F. Crangle
served as chairman of the Erie County Water Authority  from  1987  until
1996,  and  was counsel for the Seneca Nation of Indians for many years;
he was later known as an election analyst on WIVB-TV; and

  WHEREAS, Predeceased by his wife Rita, Joseph F. Crangle is survived
by four daughters, Mary, Katie, Brigid and Betsy; one son,  Joseph;  and
nine grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Joseph F. Crangle 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 Joseph F. Crangle, 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 Joseph F. Crangle.