LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David and Ann Sewart upon the occasion
of their designation for special recognition by the New York State
Kiwanis Club at its 2009 Convention

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, David and Ann Sewart have given not only of their time and
energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently have been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor David and Ann
Sewart upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by
the New York State Kiwanis Club at its 2009 Convention; and
WHEREAS, David and Ann Sewart both joined the Kiwanis Club of Newark
in March of 1993 and have been active members of the Newark Club for the
past 16 years; and
WHEREAS, David Sewart served as Club President for the 1998-1999 year;
he was also the Lieutenant Governor of the Finger Lakes Division in
2002-2003 and has served on various Division and District committees;
and
WHEREAS, Ann Sewart was a Distinguished Club President in 1999-2000;
she served as the Finger Lakes Division Treasurer from 2000-2005; addi-
tionally, from 2005-2006, she served the Finger Lakes Division as Lieu-
tenant Governor and was recognized as Super Distinguished; she was also
the President of the 2005-2006 Board; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Ann Sewart has held various District Chairs for
seven Governors and has served on the Membership Growth Team for five
years, she is currently serving as the District Secretary/Treasurer and
is on several District Committees; she will continue as District
Secretary/Treasurer for 2009-2010 and will serve on the Kiwanis Interna-
tional Committee for District Secretaries; and
WHEREAS, David and Ann Sewart are both Hixson fellows and are members
of Kiwanis International's Heritage Society; Ann is a Kaiser, Diamond
Kaiser and KPTC fellow; and
WHEREAS, David and Ann Sewart have been called upon to contribute
their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and
have always given of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, David and Ann Sewart have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, A practicing Chiropractor for the past 30 years, David Sewart
is a member of the Newark Chamber of Commerce, is a Past Master of
Marion Masonic Lodge No. 926 and a member of Integrity Management; Ann
Sewart is the Business Manager for Sewart Family Chiropractic Center;
she is also a member of three Historical Societies; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, David and Ann Sewart, in conjunction with
the family business, Sewart Family Chiropractic Center, have helped to
support the Newark Food Pantry during Newark's Summer Festival; in 2008,
they also joined forces with the Kiwanis Club of Newark to raise funds
and collect school supplies for children in their community; and
WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their children, Sara (Dan)
Weaver and Rachel (Scott) Kuperus, as well as their grandchildren, Zayna
and Levi, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of their lives and
rejoice in their achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which David and Ann Sewart have displayed
throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor David and Ann Sewart upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the New York State Kiwanis Club at its 2009
Convention; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David and Ann Sewart.