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NY J03277

Resolution

Status

Passed

7/22/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 General Assembly

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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