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NY J03277
Resolution
Status
Passed
7/22/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
- David Gantt of Rochester, New York, died on July 1, 2020, at age 78
- Served in the New York State Assembly for 37 years representing the 137th Assembly District, becoming the first African American from Monroe County elected to state office in 1983
- Authored numerous bills enacted into law addressing drug dealing in residential neighborhoods, narcotics enforcement, economic development, and voter access at polling places
- Held leadership positions including Chairman of the Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation and Co-Chair of the Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment during the 1990 Census
- Legislative Body mourns his death and recognizes his four decades of advocacy for affordable housing, voting rights, healthcare access, infrastructure, and safe neighborhoods in the Rochester community
Legislative Description
Mourning the death of New York State Assemblyman David Gantt, transformative leader, civil rights pioneer and strong advocate
Last Action
ADOPTED
7/22/2020
Committee Referrals
Finance7/17/2020
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