LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Dwyer Williams upon the occasion of
receiving the Judge Gilbert D.B. Hasbrouck Award for Library Advocacy
from the Town of Esopus Library on November 12, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mary
Dwyer Williams upon the occasion of receiving the Judge Gilbert D.B.
Hasbrouck Award for Library Advocacy from the Town of Esopus Library at
its 2009 Community Awards Dinner to he held at the La Mirage Restaurant
on Thursday, November 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Mary Dwyer Williams has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
the Town of Esopus Library and consequently has been designated for this
most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, For the past 36 years, Mary Dwyer Williams has been a resi-
dent of Ulster Park, New York; an avid reader, she has turned her love
of books into a profession as the owner of Ye Olde Book Shoppe; she has
also been a Friend of the Town of Esopus Library and a volunteer there
for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Mary Dwyer Williams has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors on behalf
of the Esopus Library and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Mary Dwyer Williams has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Rich, their son,
Richie and his wife Sonia, as well as their two grandchildren, Sage and
Killian, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Mary Dwyer Williams has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mary Dwyer Williams upon the occasion of receiving the Judge
Gilbert D.B. Hasbrouck Award for Library Advocacy from the Town of
Esopus Library on November 12, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Dwyer Williams.