LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of June Buchta Harding,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of her 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, June Buchta Harding of Binghamton, New York, died on Friday,
December 11, 2009, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, She was a dedicated employee of the City of Binghamton for 20
years as well as a loyal Secretary to Mayor Richard Bucci; and
WHEREAS, June Buchta Harding distinguished herself in her profession
and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Church of Saints John and Andrew in Bingham-
ton, New York, June Buchta Harding's commitment to excellence, and her
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, She served as Treasurer of the Republican Women's Club; and
was a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Broome Coun-
ty Republican Committee, the Ladies of Charity, and the Perpetual Adora-
tion group at St. Patrick's Church; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her parents, Paul and Isabel Buchta; her
brother, Paul Buchta; and her grandson, Matthew McManus, June Buchta
Harding is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 53 years,
Thomas E. Harding; her children, Diane and David Cobb, JoAnne and Dan
McManus, Thomas and Susanne Harding, Michael and Annie Harding, and Dan
and Becky Harding; her grandchildren, Steven and Jennifer Cobb, Jennifer
Cobb, Danny McManus, Shannon McManus, Emily Harding, Sean Harding, Nata-
lie Harding, Amelia Harding, Grace Harding, Lily Harding, Ava Harding;
two great-grandchildren, Brianna and Isabella Cobb; a sister, Diane
Derr; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dr. John and Marie Hard-
ing, Joan and George Hays and their families, and the Keenan Family; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, June Buchta Harding leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of June Buchta Harding, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of June Buchta Harding.