Senate Resolution No. 2262
BY: Senator MARTINS
MOURNING the death of Carl L. Marcellino, former
New York State Senator and distinguished citizen 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 the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Carl Louis Marcellino, of Syosset, New York, died on
February 18, 2026, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Carl Marcellino was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December
23, 1942; he attended public schools in Queens; furthering his
education, he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science from New
York University and a Professional Diploma in Administration and
Supervision from St. John's University; and
WHEREAS, After a 22-year career as a science teacher and
administrator in the New York City school system, Carl Marcellino was
elected as the Oyster Bay Town Clerk, a position he held until his
Senate special election on March 14, 1995; and
WHEREAS, From 1995-2008, Carl Marcellino served as Chairman of the
Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, building a reputation as
the champion of significant environmental legislation by writing more
than 100 environmental laws; and
WHEREAS, Just a few of Carl Marcellino's environmental
accomplishments are the landmark Brownfield/Superfund Reform Law, the
Pesticide Notification Law, and the Nation's first law to phase out the
groundwater contaminate MTBE from gasoline; and
WHEREAS, In 2011, Carl Marcellino was named Chairman of the Senate
Investigations and Government Operations Committee which was integral to
rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, Carl Marcellino was named Chairman of the Senate
Education Committee; his top priority was to increase education aid and
permanently eliminate the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) policy; his
efforts led to $2 billion in new education funding; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Senator, Carl Marcellino held numerous
titles and positions, including Majority Whip of the Senate Majority
Conference, member of the Senate Committees on Finance, Rules, Labor,
Environmental Protection, Cultural Affairs, Tourism, and Parks and
Recreation; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Carl Marcellino was Chairman of the Oyster
Bay Western Waterfront Committee, founding member of the State Advisory
Board of the National Environmental Policy Institute, President of the
New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators, and Chairman
of the National Council of State Governments; and
WHEREAS, Carl Marcellino was also the National Chair of the Council
of State Governments (CAG) and a respected regional leader on the CSG
East Energy and Environmental Committee; and
WHEREAS, Carl Marcellino's efforts earned him several honors and
awards, including "Conservationist of the Year" by the Adirondack
Council and "Legislator of the Year" by the Environmental Advocates and
the Neighborhood Network; he was honored by the New York State Bar
Association and granted a Legislative Leadership Award by the National
Brownfield Association; and
WHEREAS, Leaving behind a remarkable legacy of public service, Carl
Marcellino is survived by his wife, Patricia; son, Carl; daughter, Jean;
and several grandchildren; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Carl Marcellino and to honor his enduring legacy; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Carl Marcellino.
