Assembly Resolution No. 683

BY: M. of A. Zebrowski

MOURNING the death of Augustine Paul, loving
husband and father, and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, There are certain outstanding members of our community who,
through their selfless commitment and dedication, have served to better
the quality of life in our community, and have had a measurable positive
impact on the lives of its residents; Augustine Paul was one such
individual; and

WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow and deep regret that this
Legislative Body records the passing of Augustine Paul, noting the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Augustine Paul passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in
Kerala, India at the age of 74; and

WHEREAS, Born in Kerala, India on December 26, 1948, Augustine Paul
graduated from Delhi University with a bachelor's degree in economics
and an LLB in Law; later, he worked for the British High Commission; and

WHEREAS, After marrying his wife Aney in 1977, they moved to the
United States in 1984, where Augustine Paul worked at the New York State
Housing Finance Agency and at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals; and

WHEREAS, Deeply involved in his community, Augustine Paul served as
an usher at St. Anthony Parish in Nanuet and was a member of the Knights
of Columbus, Nanuet Seniors Club, St. Anthony's Senior Club, Nanuet
Civic Association, and Historical Society of Rockland; and

WHEREAS, Augustine Paul was also involved in several cultural
associations including the India Catholic Association of America, Hudson
Valley Malayalee Association, and FOKANA; and

WHEREAS, Known for his kindness, Augustine Paul was dedicated to his
family and friends, and was instrumental in his wife Aney becoming a
Rockland County Legislator and her endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Augustine Paul is survived by his wife, Rockland County
Legislative Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul; his children, Dr. Marina and John
Oraczewski, Shabana Paul and Brad Keen, and Natasha Paul; and many
siblings, brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, and nephews; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Augustine Paul 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 Augustine Paul and to express its deepest condolences
to his family; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Augustine Paul.