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J01300 Summary:

BILL NOJ01300
 
SAME ASNo Same As
 
SPONSORHARCKHAM
 
COSPNSR
 
MLTSPNSR
 
 
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J01300 Actions:

BILL NOJ01300
 
05/31/2023REFERRED TO FINANCE
06/06/2023REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
06/06/2023ADOPTED
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J01300 Text:

 
Senate Resolution No. 1300
 
BY: Senator HARCKHAM
 
        MOURNING  the  death  of  Arthur  Douglas  Jobson,
        native son of Stony Point, 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 this
great Empire State; and
 
  WHEREAS, Arthur Douglas Jobson of Stony Point,  New  York,  died  on
Monday, April 10, 2023, at the age of 85; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Arthur  Douglas  Jobson, known to many by his middle name,
was the oldest son to Mary (Pondi) and the Honorable  Arthur  Jobson  on
October   13,   1937,   in   Stony   Point,   where  he  graduated  from
Haverstraw-Stony Point High School; and
 
  WHEREAS, Arthur Douglas Jobson  proudly  served  his  country  as  a
member of the United States Army for two years; and
 
  WHEREAS, On February 1, 1965, Arthur Douglas Jobson married the love
of his life, the former June Wood and they lived together in a beautiful
home  with  lovely gardens within walking distance of his childhood home
on Alison Avenue; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Arthur  Douglas  Jobson  distinguished  himself   in   his
profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of his community; and
 
  WHEREAS, For 18 years, Arthur Douglas Jobson was an active member of
the  local  964  Carpenters  Union, prior to launching a career in local
politics when he joined the Stony Point Town Board in  1974;  he  served
two  terms  until successfully running for Superintendent of Highways in
1977, repeatedly being reelected until  he  was  named  Rockland  County
Highway  Superintendent  in  1996; he remained in that position until he
retired in 2000, however, his retirement was put on  hold  when  he  was
elected Stony Point Supervisor in 2004; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Arthur  Douglas Jobson's commitment to excellence, and his
spirit  of  humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Arthur Douglas Jobson truly loved his community and served
it as a member of the Stony Point  Lions  Club,  Stony  Point  Volunteer
Ambulance Corp, and honorary member of the Stony Point Fire Department's
Wayne Hose Co. No 1; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Arthur Douglas Jobson is survived by his wife of 58 years,
June; two sons, Douglas and Jason; one brother, Thomas (Patricia) Jobson
and one sister, Joyce (Joseph) Anginoli; and  many  friends,  colleagues
and neighbors who will long cherish his memory; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Arthur Douglas Jobson 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 Arthur Douglas Jobson, native  son  of  Stony  Point,
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 Arthur Douglas Jobson.
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