LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring A. Ralsey Mott, Jr. posthumously and
Mary A. Mott upon the occasion of receiving the Town of Esopus Amy and
Lew Kirschner Good Samaritan Award 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 A.
Ralsey Mott, Jr. posthumously and Mary A. Mott upon the occasion of
receiving the Town of Esopus Amy and Lew Kirschner Good Samaritan Award
from the Town of Esopus Library at its 2009 Community Awards Dinner to
be held at the La Mirage Restaurant on Thursday, November 12, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Mary and Ralsey Mott have continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in their
unwavering service to their community and its citizens and consequently
have been designated for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Mary and Ralsey Mott were married in June of 1943 and have
lived in the Town of Esopus, New York, ever since; they recently cele-
brated their 66th wedding anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Ralsey Mott was a man of singular distinction who passed away
on July 11, 2009; his loving heart and giving spirit will be greatly
missed by the citizens of Esopus but never forgotten; and
WHEREAS, Ralsey Mott was born in the hamlet of Esopus, the son of
Olive (Proper) and Ralsey Mott Sr.; Mary Mott was born in Saugerties,
the daughter of Harry and Ada Simmons; they both worked for and managed
Mott's Fruit Farm for Ralsey Sr. until they purchased the farm from him
in the late 1960s; and
WHEREAS, Mary and Ralsey Mott worked side by side for the many long
farming hours until their retirement in 1993; throughout their lives
they have provided fruit for various churches, groups and activities;
most notably, for the local residents they supplied the apples for the
Apple Festival until they sold their farm 16 years ago; and
WHEREAS, In addition to managing and working the farm, Mary and Ralsey
Mott were founding members of Hidden Harbor Yacht Club and the Esopus
Fire Department; they belonged to the Ulster Park Grange and supported
many wildlife organizations, local churches and multiple charities; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Mary and Ralsey Mott have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Mary and Ralsey Mott have displayed
throughout their lives; 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 A. Ralsey Mott, Jr. posthumously and Mary A. Mott upon the occa-
sion of receiving the Town of Esopus Amy and Lew Kirschner Good Samari-
tan Award 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 A. Mott.