Senate Resolution No. 2069 BY: Senator HARCKHAM MOURNING the death of Robert J. Brauer III, 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 this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Robert J. Brauer III, of Newport, New York, died on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at the age of 61; and WHEREAS, On May 12, 1962, Robert J. Brauer III was born to Robert Brauer and the late Linda (Brewer) Brauer; after graduating as salutatorian from West Canada Valley Central School in 1981, he continued his education at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), obtaining an associate degree; and WHEREAS, After his college graduation, Robert J. Brauer III joined the United States Navy in 1984 and was honorably discharged as Petty Officer First Class in 1990; he is a plank owner, a member of the crew of a commissioned ship, of the USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN-71; and WHEREAS, Upon his return from his military service, Robert J. Brauer III married Renie Rieck at St. James Cathedral in Orlando, Florida, on February 18, 1984; and WHEREAS, Entergy Corporation in Buchanan, New York, where he was a Nuclear Power Operations Instructor, was Robert J. Brauer III's last place of employment; and WHEREAS, Robert J. Brauer III relished learning, teaching, gardening, being a jokester, and being "Poppy" to his grandchildren; he enjoyed watching the New York Giants team, hunting, and participating in outdoor activities; he was also an active member of St. John's Church in Newport; and WHEREAS, Robert J. Brauer III is survived by his wife of 39 years, Renie Brauer; father, Robert Brauer; four sons, Daniel (Deana) Brauer, Justin Brauer (Natalie Barber), Charlie (Alyssa) Brauer, and Kevin Brauer (Christine Smith); brother, Charles (Lorri) Brauer; two sisters-in-law, Stacey Durrand and Patricia Brauer; three grandchildren, Ophelia, Nathaniel, and Violet, and another grandson due in December; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins; he is predeceased by his mother, Linda Brauer, and two brothers, Daniel and Gregory Brauer; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Robert J. Brauer III 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 Robert J. Brauer III, 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 Robert J. Brauer III.