George Latimer

NOPE Act

in committee

POINT Act

introduced

Bridges not Bumpers Act of 2025

in committee

“Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 94. ____________________”

2026-03-19 · Government Reform

“Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Lois Washington as she celebrates her 100th birthday. It is my pleasure to join her family and friends in honoring the remarkable life she has led. Born on December 12, 1925, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Ms. Washington moved with her family to New York City at the age of five and she never looked back. Since then, she has proudly called our great city home. She grew up here, married here, started her family here, and has lived an extraordinary life in the greatest city in the world. Lois also worked for the New York Telephone company and retired after 25 years of hard work and service. As a resident of Co-op City, she is an active member of her community and a longtime member of the Co-op City Methodist Church. Although she is retired, that has not slowed her down, she watches the news, keeps up with current events, calls family and friends each day, and sometimes doesn't go to sleep until midnight, almost reverting back to her teenage self. She loves her shows and loves her family and the Bronx more. After many incredible years, Lois's contagious positivity and kindness is truly deserving of this body's recognition. Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in wishing Lois Washington another year of good health and happiness as she celebrates the milestone of her 100th Birthday. ____________________”

2025-12-12 · Government Reform

“Mr. LATIMER. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following obituary honoring the life of Dr. Ronald J. Volino: Dr. Ronald J. Volino, lifelong resident of the City of Yonkers and beloved husband, father, grandfather and podiatric physician and surgeon, went home to the Lord on June 25, 2025 at the age of 83. Ron's sincerity, warmth and genuine care for his fellow man made him widely respected and loved. With his infectious smile and exuberance for life, Ron spread joy wherever he went, leaving an indelible mark on so many lives. Everyone in his presence felt special. Born on January 18, 1942, to Dr. Liborio A. Volino and Palma (Traficante) Volino, Ron attended St. Barnabas Elementary School, Blessed Sacrament High School and Manhattan College. Ron grew up spending fabulous summers in the Catskills with his parents, brothers, cousins, aunts and uncles, and the family summer home was filled with laughter, music, food and swimming. After losing his older brother at the tender age of 9, followed by both his parents before the age of 23, Ron showed a remarkable resilience and commitment to live life to the fullest, knowing that tomorrow is never promised. On July 10, 1966, he married his neighborhood sweetheart, Annette Musco, and together they were blessed with four children, the first of which became their special angel shortly after birth. Following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Liborio Volino, a family medical doctor who practiced in Yonkers for decades, Ron became a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 1971 and dedicated his office to the memory of his father with a beautiful commemorative plaque. Just like his father, he set up a home office to be close to his children so that he could spend more time with them. On breaks, he would take off his white coat and have a tea party in the backyard with his daughters or play basketball with his son. Also like his father, Ron took exceptional and compassionate care of his patients who appreciated his dedication and kind, gentle approach to their care. Ron was proud and happy to make house calls to the homebound with his father's medical bag in hand and cared for his patients until he became physically unable to do so. Despite his professional demands, which included the addition of two offices in New York City and his role as an attending physician at Mount Vernon Hospital, Ron always prioritized his family. As a father, he was in the audience at his daughters' dance recitals, and his roaring voice was heard from the sidelines at football games cheering on his son. There was always time to talk after a long day at the office or to roll up his sleeves to work into the wee hours of the night to get a school project completed with his children. Ron loved to celebrate life's special moments with elaborate parties that brought family and friends together in love and joy. When his five grandchildren came along, his joy and loving heart only multiplied and each one of them grew a special bond with their ``Pop Pop.'' When his children asked him how they could ever repay him for all the love and support he offered them, Ron told them that all he wanted was for them to do the same for their children. As Ron's parents did not have the privilege of meeting his children, Ron felt great satisfaction at having met and shared his love with each of his grandchildren whom he absolutely adored. He relished hugging and kissing them, surprising them with smiley-face bakery cookies, and taking them to Carvel for his favorite ``frozen custard.'' Ron felt great pride in his Italian heritage and had enormous respect and admiration for his ancestors who overcame obstacles to provide him a life filled with opportunities. He gave them credit for his success and had a moving experience with his wife and children visiting the Italian town his grandfather emigrated from to obtain his grandfather's birth certificate from the town hall. He was a member of the Order of the Sons & Daughters of Italy in America (John D. Calandra Lodge) and served as Grand Marshal of the Columbus Day Parade for the City of Yonkers in 2012. He was recognized as ``Man of the Year'' by the Congress of Italian [[Page E1073]] American Organizations (CIAO) in 2005. He had a great devotion to St. Joseph and, carrying on a family tradition, celebrated every St. Joseph's Day by erecting an elaborate altar ordained with candles, flowers and blessed bread to share with guests. Ron devoted much of his time spent outside of his work and family life to numerous community organizations. A proud and lifelong resident of Yonkers, he loved the City and looked for ways to make it a better place. For the past 40 years he devoted himself to the East Yonkers Kiwanis Club, serving as President many times as well as Lieutenant Governor and bringing his children with him to many of the club's service projects to instill in them the value of service to others. He was also a member of the Hyatt Civic Association, the Yonkers Beautificatio”

2025-11-17 · Government Reform