Senate Resolution No. 807

BY: Senator SKOUFIS

        CELEBRATING  the  life  of Paul Piperato, renowned
        Rockland County  Clerk,  distinguished  citizen  and
        devoted member of his community

  WHEREAS,  This Legislative Body is moved to publicly mourn the death
of those distinguished citizens who would devote  themselves  to  public
service,  demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing for the
care and welfare of the citizens of their  communities  and  this  great
Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Paul  Piperato of Thiells, New York, who was known for his
personal  touch  with  people  and  his  steadfast  support   of   civic
organizations during his public service, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2020,
at the age of 61; and

  WHEREAS, Born June 19, 1958, in Suffern, New York, Paul Piperato was
the son of the late John Joseph Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Piperato; and

  WHEREAS,  A  1976  graduate  of  North  Rockland  High  School, Paul
Piperato received his bachelor's degree in business administration  from
St.  Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Paul Piperato married the love of his life, Flora, on April
25, 1987, and together they raised three daughters; and

  WHEREAS,  Paul  Piperato  began  his  illustrious  30-year career in
government in 1988 as a budget examiner in the Rockland  County  Finance
Department  before  his  election  as  Rockland's deputy county clerk in
1989; in this capacity, he was instrumental in  modernizing  the  office
and   helped  create  a  website  offering  online  access  to  records,
downloadable  forms  and  user-friendly   information   on   application
procedures and requirements; and

  WHEREAS,  This  extraordinary man was elected to his first four-year
term as county clerk in November  of  2005,  the  esteemed  position  he
served  with  intelligence  and caring dedication for the past 15 years,
earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues  and  the
community-at-large; and

  WHEREAS,  Paul  Piperato  truly  loved Rockland County and spent his
purposeful life and career tirelessly serving its residents  with  pride
and distinction; and

  WHEREAS,  A  man  of  sincere  compassion  and  a  true asset to his
community, Paul Piperato gave of his  time  and  energies  to  countless
local  organizations,  including  Jawonio, People to People, and the ARC
Rockland  Foundation,  a  nonprofit  agency  which  provides   life-span
services for people who are intellectually and developmentally disabled;
and

  WHEREAS,  While  he  was passionate about many things, above all his
greatest passion was being with his family; he went above and beyond his

duties as a husband, father, grandfather,  brother,  uncle  and  friend,
truly exemplifying the best of humanity; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to  his  wife  of 33 years, Paul Piperato is
survived  by  his  three  daughters,  Nicole,  Jamie  and  Danielle;   a
daughter-in-law,  Sarah;  one grandchild, Tonks; siblings, Judy and John
(Amy); cousins, Gail (Bill), Louise (Rich),  Kathleen,  Mary  Lynn,  and
John  "Jackie";  and  nieces  and nephews, Colleen (Jim), Edward (Anne),
Kathryn (Mike), Kim, John, Alexa and Vincent; and

  WHEREAS, Paul Piperato's infinite selflessness and benevolence  will
shine  on through his family's vivid and happy memories; his insight and
strength will forever serve as a beacon of love, light and hope  to  the
countless lives he touched; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Paul Piperato leaves behind a legacy which will long  endure
the  passage  of  time and will remain as a comforting memory to all who
were privileged to have known and loved such an amazing man; he will  be
deeply  missed and truly merits the grateful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn the death of Paul Piperato, and to express its deepest condolences
to his family; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Paul Piperato.