Mourning the death of Susan Wright, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

Senate Resolution No. 2259

BY: Senator CLEARE

        MOURNING  the death of Susan Wright, 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, Susan Wright of Harlem, New York, died on Sunday,  May  17,
2026; and

  WHEREAS,  A  respected  and  cherished  presence  within  the Harlem
community, Susan Wright was a  woman  known  for  her  grace,  strength,
wisdom, and deep faith; and

  WHEREAS,   Throughout  her  life,  Susan  Wright  touched  countless
individuals through her service, guidance, and  undeniable  presence  in
the Harlem neighborhood and beyond; and

  WHEREAS,  While  Susan  Wright  impacted  individuals throughout her
community, her influence is best shown within her own family unit; and

  WHEREAS, Susan Wright's husband, former Assembly Member Keith L.  T.
Wright,  and her two sons, Keith Jared Wright and Assembly Member Jordan
J. G. Wright, have looked up to her and relied on her  grounding  wisdom
and  presence  as  they  navigated  their  lives and engaged with public
service; and

  WHEREAS, Susan Wright distinguished herself in her profession and by
her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to  the  welfare  of
her community; and

  WHEREAS,  As the director of event marketing at the Studio Museum of
Harlem, Susan Wright helped oversee  the  museum's  outreach  and  event
programming,   leading   to   growth   in  the  museum's  community  and
philanthropic presence in the neighborhood; and

  WHEREAS, Susan Wright's commitment to excellence, and her spirit  of
humanity,   carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,  including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS, A longtime member of St. Philip's Episcopal  Church,  Susan
Wright  lived a life guided by faith, compassion, and service to others;
and

  WHEREAS, Susan Wright has served as an extraordinary example of  how
to  embody leadership, service, and selfless commitments; she has served
as, and will continue to be, a beacon of inspiration to her family,  the
Harlem neighborhood, and the greater New York State community; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Susan Wright 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  Susan  Wright,  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 Susan Wright.