J 814: Mourning the death of Leah Caro, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

 Senate Resolution No. 814 BY: Senator HARCKHAM MOURNING the death of Leah Caro, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her 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 this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Leah Caro died on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the age of 56; and WHEREAS, Leah Caro distinguished herself in her profession and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of her community; and WHEREAS, One of Leah Caro's strongest passions was advocacy, and she led delegations to advance real estate initiatives in Washington, D.C., and at the annual Lobby Day program in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Those who had the pleasure of working with Leah Caro highlight her positive spirit, sense of humor, commitment to improving the real estate industry, and dedication to promoting affordable housing; and WHEREAS, With a desire to utilize her natural leadership skills and further her advocacy, Leah Caro served diligently as a Board Director for the New York State Association of Realtors from 2008 to 2015; and WHEREAS, Recognized as a respected leader and voice for WPAR and HGAR with Hudson Valley Congressional members, State legislators, and municipal officials, Leah Caro received the WPAR Realtor of the Year Award in 2011, the HGAR President's Award in 2013, and the New York State Association of Realtors Alan Yassky Distinguished Service Award in 2023; and WHEREAS, Leah Caro's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and WHEREAS, Leah Caro possessed a deep-rooted sense of community, she frequently participated in local charitable events and initiatives, ranging from volunteer work at community centers to supporting local youth through educational programs; she strove to devote much of her time to improve the lives of others in Bronxville and surrounding communities; and WHEREAS, Married to her beloved husband Doug and mother to her cherished son Joe, Leah Caro was a beacon of light to those around her, and she was always ready to lend an ear and offer words of encouragement; and WHEREAS, Family was one of the strongest pillars in Leah Caro's life, and some of her most cherished moments were those spent with family and friends; and WHEREAS, Leah Caro is survived by her husband Doug and son Joe; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Leah Caro leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Leah Caro, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Leah Caro.