Senate Resolution No. 2087

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of Delmas Ray McIe,
distinguished citizen, veteran, and family man

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, Delmas "Del" Ray McIe of Brewster, New York, died on
Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the age of 73; and

WHEREAS, Born to Altie and Francis in West Virginia on August 17,
1949, Delmas Ray McIe was the seventh of eight children; he spent years
in his home state until joining the U.S. Army from 1969-1971, where he
served in the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Following his military service, Delmas Ray McIe moved to
New York, the state where he met his wife, Carrie, with whom he married
on September 26, 1987, and would live for the rest of his life; and

WHEREAS, The couple moved from Mamaroneck to West Harrison, then
finally settled in Brewster, New York, where they would establish a
lovely family home and raise their children, Alex and Adam; and

WHEREAS, Delmas Ray McIe distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and

WHEREAS, Delmas Ray McIe worked as a glazier and foreman at Klahr
Glass, installing windowpanes to tall buildings, artistically cutting
beautiful pieces of glass and mirror, and architecturally designing and
calculating complex measurements for large-scale jobs; and

WHEREAS, During his fulfilling and always-adventurous life, Delmas
Ray McIe enjoyed hiking, bowhunting, cooking, riding his bike, being
outdoors, gardening, refurbishing his 1968 Camaro, and spending time
with his beloved family and cherished grandson, Landon; and

WHEREAS, Delmas Ray McIe's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Delmas Ray McIe is survived by his wife, Carrie;
mother-in-law, Adele; daughter, Alex; son, Adam; daughter-in-law, Sarah;
grandson, Landon; as well as by extended family in West Virginia and New
Mexico; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Delmas Ray McIe 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 Delmas Ray McIe, distinguished citizen, veteran, and
family man; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Delmas Ray McIe.