J 1051: Mourning the death of Reginald Bernard Nance, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

 Senate Resolution No. 1051 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of Reginald Bernard Nance, distinguished citizen 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 the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Reginald Bernard Nance died on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the age of 57; and WHEREAS, Reginald "Reggie" Bernard Nance distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and WHEREAS, As the Associate State Director of Multicultural Engagement at AARP New York, Reginald Bernard Nance was in part responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase AARP's engagement with multicultural audiences; this includes developing communications tailored to specific communities, building community partnerships, and ensuring diverse representation in AARP's programs and events; and WHEREAS, A hardworking, dependable, and passionate man, Reginald Bernard Nance also worked with staff, volunteers, and other cross-organizational teams to achieve AARP's community engagement goals, especially at the state and local level; he was highly skilled at crafting comprehensive marketing and outreach strategies to reach specific targets, goals, and objectives, among many other talents; and WHEREAS, In every endeavor, professional or personal, Reginald Bernard Nance acted with dignity and grace, and left a positive impact on all those he had the pleasure of knowing; and WHEREAS, Reginald Bernard Nance's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and WHEREAS, Reginald Bernard Nance is survived by his mother, Betty; father, David; siblings, Gregory, Chiquita, Tarsha, Rotunda, and Precious; sister-in-law, Tamara; 14 aunts; 11 uncles; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Reginald Bernard Nance 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 Reginald Bernard Nance, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Reginald Bernard Nance.