Mourning the death of Ross M. Weale, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

Senate Resolution No. 2251

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING the death of Ross M. Weale, 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 endeavors
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Ross M. Weale of South Salem, New  York,  died  on  Friday,
July 19th, 2024 at the age of 85; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  in Englewood, New Jersey, Ross M. Weale was the only
child of Gilbert and Margery Weale; and

  WHEREAS, Ross M. Weale went to primary school in Englewood and later
attended Trinity Pawling School in Pawling, New York; after  graduating,
he went on to earn his BA from Nichols College and took several graduate
courses at Harvard Business School; and

  WHEREAS, On September 8, 1962, Ross M. Weale married Carol Elizabeth
Bowen at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Wilton, Connecticut; and

  WHEREAS,  Ross  M. Weale distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and

  WHEREAS, After receiving his BA, Ross M. Weale entered The  Bank  of
New  York's  Executive  Management  Program  where  he served in several
senior management roles including as the President of a Bank of New York
subsidiary in Syracuse, New York and Regional President of the  Bank  of
New  York's largest retail division, the County Trust Region of the Bank
of New York; and

  WHEREAS, In 1985, Ross M. Weale co-founded Country Bank  in  Carmel,
New  York;  he  finished  his  career serving as President of the Putnam
County Economic Development Corp; and

  WHEREAS, Ross M. Weale's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,   including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS,  Sharing his time, talent and experience, Ross M. Weale was
involved in many community organizations; he served as Council President
for the Westchester Putnam Boy Scouts of America,  Trustee  of  Northern
Westchester  Hospital  Center,  Chair  of  the  Westchester Health Fund,
Director of ReliaStar/Voya Life Insurance Co., Chair  of  the  New  York
State Small Business Advisory Board during the Pataki Administration and
Chair of the Tompkins Mahopac Bank's Business Development Board; and

  WHEREAS,  Possessing  an incredible zest for life, a unique sense of
humor and an appreciation for life's simple  pleasures,  Ross  M.  Weale
loved  taking  pictures,  going  on  nightly  cocktail  cruises  on Lake
Waccabuc, annual trips to Cape Cod, searching for  treasures  at  Nauset

Beach,  stopping  for  ice  cream whenever possible, traveling the world
with  Carol  and  good  friends,  skiing  down   a   perfectly   groomed
intermediate  run,  a  great  day  on  the golf course with friends, and
outstanding  music  supplied  by  Christopher  Cross, The Kingston Trio,
Andre Bocelli, The Carpenters, The Corrs, Jimmy Buffett,  Johnny  Mathis
and local Pipe Major Jonathan Henken; and

  WHEREAS,  Ross  M.  Weale is predeceased by his parents, Gilbert and
Margery; and his beloved labradors - Cazenovia, Pita, Moryaka, Inge  and
Damsel;  he  is survived by his children - Ross M. Weale, Jr. of Croton,
New  York;  and  Sara  E.  Weale  of  Katonah,  New   York;   his   four
grandchildren,  Matthew Weale, Olivia Weale, Charlie Rudge and Elizabeth
Rudge; and his cherished labradors Yumi, and Ember; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Ross M. Weale 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 Ross M.  Weale,  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 Ross M. Weale.