LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the life and accomplishments of
Robert W. Moje, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his communi-
ty

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, Robert W. Moje passed away on January 19, 2009, at Hospice of
Buffalo, Inc. at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 22, 1933, Robert W. Moje was a lifelong resi-
dent of Pendleton, New York; he attended the one-room school house
number 7 on Beach Ridge Road and graduated from Lockport Senior High
School in the Class of 1950; and
WHEREAS, After graduation from high school, Robert W. Moje was
employed by the Pendleton Highway Department until 1966 when he went to
work for Midland Asphalt in Tonawanda, New York; he retired from Midland
Asphalt in 1995 as a power operator; and
WHEREAS, Robert W. Moje played Euchre for the Brauers Team for over 50
years, serving as Captain for many years; and
WHEREAS, A charter member of Pendleton Historical Society and the
Pendleton and Wendelville Senior Citizen centers, Robert W. Moje was one
of the first trainees for the Pendleton Panthers Little League football
team and served on its Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Joining the Wendleville Fire Company in 1959, Robert W. Moje
was a line officer for many years; he was First Aid Captain for 15
years, and was Chief in 1967; and
WHEREAS, Proud moments in the life of Robert W. Moje included install-
ing each of his sons as Chief of the Wendleville Fire Company; he
received a Proclamation from the Niagara County Legislature for being
the first father and three sons to all have served as Chief of the Fire
Company; and
WHEREAS, Robert W. Moje was a member of the Niagara County Fire Chiefs
Association, and served on the Pendleton Recreation Committee and on the
Board of Directors of the Niagara and Erie Fire Insurance Company; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Army, Robert W. Moje enjoyed
hunting and fishing; and
WHEREAS, Robert W. Moje is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lauraine
(Gregson); his children, David, Randy, Paul and Cheryl; he is also
survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Joshua, Zachery,
Andrew, Brooke and Brittany; he is survived by a great-grandson, Chris-
topher and was the great-grandfather of the late Elizabeth; now there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and accomplishments of Robert W. Moje, 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 his wife, Lauraine, and their family.