2009-J2274

Honoring Marion Van Arnam Mosher upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

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2009-J2274


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marion Van Arnam Mosher upon the occa-
sion of celebrating her 100th Birthday

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging happy
occasions and significant milestones in the lives of its esteemed resi-
dents; and
WHEREAS, Marion Van Arnam Mosher will celebrate her 100th birthday on
June 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Marion was born in Northville on June 8, 1909, the daughter
of Harry and Martha Van Arnam, and the sister of George H. Robert, and
Martha Van Arnam; and
WHEREAS, She graduated from the Northville school system in 1928, and
the Dean Academy In Massachusetts in 1930; at Dean, she majored in home
economics, worked on the school newspaper, started on the basketball
team, and was voted outstanding school athlete; and
WHEREAS, Marion married Gordon B. Mosher on September 24, 1936; and
WHEREAS, Marion is the loving mother of Gordon B. (Rusty) Mosher and
the late Harry Van Arnam Mosher, who was tragically killed serving his
country in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive; and
WHEREAS, Marion assisted her husband at Mosher Brothers Grocery Store
and ran the business herself for three years following his death in
1962; and
WHEREAS, Marion also joined her husband in service to many civic
organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Educa-
tion, and many sport and youth activities; and
WHEREAS, As a dedicated member of Northville Methodist Church, Marion
taught Sunday School, served as an officer of the United Methodist
Women, and led in organizing church dinners and rummage sales; and
WHEREAS, The Church added an education wing, known as the Mosher Wing,
to honor Marion and Gordon for their service; and
WHEREAS, Marion continues to inspire her many friends and family
through her wisdom, guidance, and enthusiasm for life; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Marion Van Arnam Mosher upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th
birthday; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marion Van Arnam Mosher.

actions

  • 01 / Jun / 2009
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 02 / Jun / 2009
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 02 / Jun / 2009
    • ADOPTED

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