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Assembly adopts memorial for longtime St. John's coach Lou Carnaseca; students and Sloatsburg mayor welcomed
Summary
The Assembly adopted a resolution mourning Lou Carnaseca, with members delivering personal remarks about his coaching and community contributions. The chamber also welcomed a visiting Warwick Valley High School youth delegation and Sloatsburg Mayor Daryl Fraser.
The New York State Assembly on Feb. 5 adopted a legislative resolution mourning the death of Lou Carnaseca, the long-time St. John's University men's basketball coach, and members delivered personal recollections on the floor.
Assembly member Weprin introduced the resolution, describing Carnaseca as a "distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community" who led St. John's basketball for more than two decades and "impacted the lives of countless student athletes." Weprin recalled Carnaseca's role in elevating the university's program and noted his connections in the district.
Assembly member Fitzpatrick followed with a personal anecdote about working with Carnaseca to raise funds for a local school and recalled Carnaseca's enthusiastic support for a recurring fundraising tournament. "He enthusiastically said yes," Fitzpatrick said of Carnaseca's participation in the event organized to support a regional school for the deaf.
Earlier in the session Assembly member Walsh introduced members of the Warwick Valley High School youth and government group who were visiting Albany and extended a welcome to Daryl Fraser, mayor of the village of Sloatsburg in Rockland County, who was also recognized on the floor.
The Assembly adopted the memorial resolution by voice vote. The House later adjourned and will reconvene Feb. 10 at 2 p.m.
Context: The remarks recorded on the floor were celebratory and biographical in nature; no legislative policy changes were enacted as part of the resolution.
