Mourning the death of Lawrence H. Cook II, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

This is a memorial resolution honoring Lawrence H. Cook II, a Niagara Falls community leader and nonprofit professional who died in April 2025. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's mourning of his death and acknowledges his work with organizations like the John R. Oishei Foundation and the Arts Council of Buffalo. It directs the legislature to pause its proceedings in tribute and send a copy of the resolution to his family. As a purely commemorative resolution (not a policy bill), it does not create legal obligations or affect any laws or regulations.