LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Charles Edward Redden,
distinguished 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, It is with feelings of great sorrow and deepest regret that
this Legislative Body records the passing of Charles Edward Redden of
Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known as "Shorty", Charles Edward Redden was
born on June 7, 1961, in Buffalo, New York, the seventh of eight chil-
dren, to the late Johnnie and Olivia Redden; and
WHEREAS, Loving, outgoing and energetic, Charles Edward Redden always
greeted everyone he met with great enthusiasm and a warm smile; he never
met a stranger; and
WHEREAS, In 1979, he graduated from South Park High School, and then
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, Employed by the City of Buffalo as a Water Utility worker,
Charles Edward Redden distinguished himself in his profession and by his
sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his
community; and
WHEREAS, His commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity,
carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and
civic endeavors; he served as a Zone 5 Chairman for several terms,
representing the Fruit Belt area; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his first wife, Aretha, brother, Occie, and
sister, Betty, Charles Edward Redden is survived by his loving wife,
Dwan; three children, Latonyja, Tyreese, and Tacory; four step-children,
Romaine, Marquel, Angela, and Andrea; seven grandchildren, Tasheka,
Tazir, Samone, Tynisha, Tatyanna, Cannon, and Qulise; four brothers,
Johnnie, Cornelius (Kim), Larthonia (Valerie), and Larry; and one
sister, Almedia; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, rela-
tives and friends; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Charles Edward Redden
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 Charles Edward Redden, 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 Charles Edward Redden.