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NY J02910

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

12/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Richard "Dick" Lang of Orchard Park, New York, died on October 5th at age 81
  • Inducted into numerous area Hall of Fames and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame; coached wrestling at Roy-Hart and Newfane, winning multiple league and sectional titles
  • Served as a New York State game warden from 1969 to 2010 and was named Conservation Officer of the Year; authored a book titled "Behind the Badge"
  • Served as a Royalton Town Board member and Town Supervisor for two terms; competed in the Empire State Games and Police Olympics, winning the title of New York's "Toughest Cop"
  • Survived by his wife of 62 years, Gretchen, two sons, one brother, and seven grandchildren

Legislative Description

Mourning the death of Richard Lang, distinguished coach, athlete, town supervisor, conservation officer, author, and devoted member of his community

Last Action

ADOPTED

12/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Finance10/19/2022

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