LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of William E. Spring, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

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 the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, William E. Spring of Hillcrest, New York, has died at the age
of 69; and
WHEREAS, He graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1957, and
went on to study music education at Ithaca College; he finished college
at Broome Community College, writing their alma mater; and
WHEREAS, William E. Spring distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, He retired after many years of dedicated service as Vice
President and Eastern Regional Manager of Facilities and Security of
Chase Manhattan Bank; William and his wife, Linda, then owned and oper-
ated "What's Your Beef" Restaurant; and
WHEREAS, William E. Spring's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, For over 50 years, William E. Spring faithfully served his
community; he was a member of the Hillcrest Fire Company, rising to the
level of Chief; President of the Broome County Firefighter's Associ-
ation; and a member of the County's Fire Advisory Board, and the New
York State Fire Chief's Association; furthermore, he spent several years
as the Coordinator of Pops on the River, Spiedie Fest Balloon Rally, and
other organizations; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, William H. and Ruth Spring Houk,
and his uncle and aunt, Abner and Alice Ogden, William E. Spring is
survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda (Harris) Spring; two daughters
and sons-in-law, Patricia and Joseph Griffith, and Kathy Spring Mason
and Mark Mason; and six grandchildren, Joseph, Derek and Melinda Grif-
fith, and William, Mark and Michael Mason; as well as several cousins;
and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, William E. Spring 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 William E. Spring, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of William E. Spring.