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NY J01664
Resolution
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Gallivan
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AI Summary
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Jonathan A. Dandes of Amherst, New York, died on February 22, 2026, at age 72, prompting this Senate memorial resolution by Senator Gallivan
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Served over four decades with the Buffalo Bisons baseball organization, including as vice president and general manager of Stadium Services (1988-1995), executive vice president of Rich Entertainment Group (1996), and president of Rich Baseball Operations (2001-2018)
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Inducted into the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023 and was instrumental in the design and construction of Sahlen Field (downtown Buffalo ballpark)
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Served on numerous community boards including the Ralph C. Wilson Explore & More Children's Museum, Shea's Performing Arts Center, Erie County Medical Center, and the National Kidney Foundation; named "Outstanding Citizen" of Western New York by the Buffalo News in 2017
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Survived by children Leo and Arin, grandchildren Luca and Leib; predeceased by wife Marcy
Legislative Description
Mourning the death of Jonathan A. Dandes, president of Rich Baseball Operations, inductee of the Buffalo Baseball Hall of Fame, and devoted member of his community
Last Action
ADOPTED
3/5/2026