Mourning the death of Robin Savino, beloved sister, devoted companion, and esteemed member of her community

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Parker and 1 co-sponsor

A ceremonial New York Senate resolution mourning Robin Savino honors her work as a dedicated legal secretary, celebrates her life and community impact, and condolences to her famil

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Overview

Type: Senate Resolution (S. R. No. 1968)

Session/Jurisdiction: New York, 2025-2026

Sponsor: Senator Parker (with co-sponsors Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton and Senator Kevin Parker noted; text lists Parker as main, with Scarcella-Spanton as co-sponsor)

Purpose: Mourning and paying tribute to Robin Savino, a Staten Island resident and respected member of her community

Main purpose and intent

The resolution serves to formally mourn the death of Robin Savino (born April 29, 1962; died April 18, 2026, at age 63) and to recognize her life, character, and contributions to her family, workplace, and community.

It honors her professional achievements as a dedicated legal secretary at Shearman & Sterling LLP, noting her rise from the secretarial pool to become secretary to a partner, and her distinction for quality and professionalism.

It acknowledges her personal life, including her long-term partnership with Edward Tunstall, their marriage and residence history (Bayside, Queens; later Rosebank, Staten Island), and the shared life of travel and family.

Key provisions and changes

The bill does not enact new laws, create programs, or authorize spending. Instead, it:

Mourns the death of a private individual.
Pays tribute to her life, contributions, and impact on her family and community.
Requests that copies of the engrossed resolution be sent to Savino’s family members as a formal expression of condolence and recognition.

Who or what would be affected

Primary affected: The family of Robin Savino (sister, sister-in-law, niece/nephew, brother-in-law as listed).

Broader impact: The NY Senate acknowledges and publicly commemorates her, adding to the historical record of notable New Yorkers and their contributions to the state’s civic and social fabric.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction/Referral: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee on April 24, 2026.

Status: A formal memorial resolution; does not have a fiscal impact or enforcement mechanism.

Next steps: As a commemorative resolution, it serves as an official record and ceremonial gesture; distribution to family members is described in the resolution.

Notable details

Biographical highlights included in the resolution:

Education: Associate degree in business science from Queensboro Community College.
Career: Legal secretary at Shearman & Sterling Law Firm; progressed from the secretarial pool to secretary to a partner.
Family: Predeceased husband Edward Tunstall (died 2017); surviving sister, brother, sister-in-law, and niece/nephew named in the resolution.
Personal life: Lifelong ties to Queens and Staten Island communities; valued family and community connections.

Overall, this bill is a ceremonial tribute recognizing the life and service of Robin Savino and will formalize memorial remarks within the New York State Senate.