New York K 16: Mourning the death of Martin R. Horanburg Sr., distinguished citizen, fire chief, and devoted member of his community

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Assembly Resolution No. 16

BY: M. of A. Bologna

 MOURNING the death of Martin R. Horanburg Sr.,
 distinguished citizen, fire chief, 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, Martin R. Horanburg Sr. of Newfane, New York, died on
Friday, November 15, 2024, at the age of 87; he was the son of the late
William and Ruby Horanburg; and

 WHEREAS, Martin R. Horanburg Sr. distinguished himself in his
profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to
the welfare of his community; and

 WHEREAS, After working for Harrison Radiators and Electronic Data
Systems for many years, Martin R. Horanburg Sr. retired in 1995, and
began dedicating much of his time to volunteerism in his community of
Newfane; and

 WHEREAS, Martin R. Horanburg Sr. was a member of Miller Hose Fire
Company for 58 years, serving as fire chief from 1976-1979; he was
awarded the FASNY Fire Service Community Achievement Award in 2014; and

 WHEREAS, Selfless in all his acts, Martin R. Horanburg Sr. served as
a Newfane Lions Club member for 47 years, was Easter egg chairman, and
received two of the highest awards from the Melvin Jones Fellow and the
Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award; and

 WHEREAS, Martin R. Horanburg Sr. was also involved in youth sports
and sports boosters in which he received numerous awards; he was the PA
announcer for boys' and girls' basketball, and for junior varsity and
varsity football, earning himself the designation as "The Voice of the
Panthers" since 1991; and

 WHEREAS, This dedicated and revered community man also volunteered
much of his time with the Olcott Beach Carousel Park, Newfane Historical
Society, the Sesquicentennial committee, and numerous other
organizations; and

 WHEREAS, In his free time, Martin R. Horanburg Sr. loved spending
time with his family, camping, traveling, playing softball on Newfane
and Lockport teams, snowmobiling, and singing; and

 WHEREAS, Martin R. Horanburg Sr.'s commitment to excellence and
spirit of humanity carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

 WHEREAS, Martin R. Horanburg Sr. is survived by his beloved wife of
63 years, Brenda; children, Martin Jr. (Annie), Michelle, Gregory
(Christi), and Michael; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and

many nieces, nephews, and many close friends; he is predeceased by his
daughter, Anne (Allen Sengstock); and

 WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Martin R. Horanburg Sr. 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 Martin R. Horanburg Sr., and be it further

 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Martin R. Horanburg Sr.

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