Bill Text: NY K00764 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Celebrating the life of Thomas P. Diana, business owner, retired police officer, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-17 - adopted [K00764 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00764-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 764

BY: M. of A. Levenberg

        CELEBRATING  the life of Thomas P. Diana, business
        owner,   retired   police   officer,   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; Thomas P. Diana was one such
individual; and

  WHEREAS, It is with  profound  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative  Body  records  the  passing  of Thomas P. Diana, noting the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS, Thomas Paul Diana of Shrub Oak, New York, died  on  Friday,
January 5, 2024, at the age of 66; and

  WHEREAS,  Thomas  P. Diana was born to the late Henry Paul Diana and
Maurine Audra Power Diana; he was born and raised in Shrub Oak, New York
where he proudly continued to live and serve; and

  WHEREAS, A 1975 graduate of Lakeland High School,  Thomas  P.  Diana
began  his  long  and  distinguished  career in public service as Putnam
County Deputy Sheriff; after serving for Putnam County,  he  transferred
to Yorktown, New York Police Department as a part of the K9 Unit; and

  WHEREAS,  Succeeding his employment there he transferred to the Town
of  Cortlandt  Police  Department,  where  he  became  Patrol  Commander
Sergeant; he then finished his law enforcement career in the Westchester
County Police Department, retiring in March 2005; and

  WHEREAS,  A  successful  small  business owner, Thomas P. Diana also
served as Town Councilman for Yorktown for seven years;  he  became  the
interim Town Supervisor for Yorktown and then was elected as the current
Yorktown Town Supervisor in November 2023; and

  WHEREAS,  Thomas  P. Diana never met a stranger and loved talking to
people; he would drop everything to help anyone in need; he had a  quick
wit  and  beautiful, blue eyes that lit up the room; Thomas had a jovial
smile and laugh that made everyone happy whenever he was near; and

  WHEREAS, Outside of his law, small business, and political ventures,
Thomas P. Diana enjoyed many hobbies, his favorite being drag racing; he
was a momentous  supporter  of  Guiding  Eyes  for  the  Blind,  and  he
socialized  pups,  successfully  raising  a graduate pup named Nacho; he
loved the sea and sky; he  was  an  avid  boater  and  a  licensed  boat
captain; Thomas also received his pilot's license; and

  WHEREAS, A true asset to his lifelong community, Thomas P. Diana was
an  integral  part of initiating the Yorktown Against Heroin Program; he
had a passion for socializing,  meeting  new  people,  and  serving  his
community; and

  WHEREAS,  Thomas  P.  Diana was a member of many local organizations
including The Yorktown Elks, Circolo DaVinci Italian Club, and  Sons  of
the  American Legion; his love of this was evident in his everyday life;
and

  WHEREAS,  While  he  was  passionate about many things, his greatest
passion  was  spending  time  with  his  beloved   family   and   adored
grandchildren;  Thomas  P. Diana is survived by his devoted, loving wife
Donna; two daughters, Megan (William) and  Brianna  (Steven);  and  four
grandchildren,  Emma  Marie,  Gracie Lynn, Penelope Rose, and Daisy Row;
and

  WHEREAS, Thomas P. Diana'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,  Thomas  P.  Diana  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  Thomas  P.  Diana,  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 Thomas P. Diana.