Senate Resolution No. 1595
BY: Senator HARCKHAM
MOURNING the death of Thomas P. Diana, business
owner, retired police officer, 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, 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 P. Diana of Shrub Oak, New York, passed away on
January 5, 2024, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, Thomas P. Diana was a third generation Shrub Oak resident
and a proud graduate of Lakeland High School
WHEREAS, Thomas P. Diana was a retired Westchester County Police
Officer and small business owner, who was first elected to the Yorktown
Town Board in 2015; as a member of the Town Board, Thomas P. Diana
founded Yorktown Against Heroin, which raised funds for "Dallas," the
Yorktown Police Department's drug detection canine; and
WHEREAS, Thomas P. Diana became supervisor of the Town of Yorktown
on January 1, 2023, when then-Yorktown Town Supervisor Matt Slater was
elected to the New York State Assembly; Thomas P. Diana was elected to
his first full term as Yorktown Town Supervisor on November 7, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Thomas P. Diana was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 2324 of
Yorktown Heights, New York, and the Sons of American Legion Squadron
1009; and
WHEREAS, Thomas P. Diana is survived by his wife, Donna; his two
children, Megan and Brianna; and four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Endowed with a friendly, humanistic spirit and imbued with
a strong sense of public service, Thomas P. Diana leaves behind a legacy
that 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 Thomas P. Diana, a distinguished citizen, and a
devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Thomas P. Diana.
