LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Grant S. Boyer, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his 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, Grant S. Boyer of Conklin, New York, died on Wednesday,
December 16, 2009, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, He served his country as a member of the United States Navy
during World War II from March 1943 to November 1946; and
WHEREAS, Grant S. Boyer distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, After 31 years of service as a mechanical engineer, Grant S.
Boyer retired in 1989 from CAE Link; and
WHEREAS, Grant S. Boyer's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A dependable volunteer at the local CHOW Pantry and Meals on
Wheels, Grant S. Boyer was a member of the Susquehanna Valley School
District Board of Education from 1962 to 1968, and served as a Council-
man for the Town of Conklin from 1969 to 1982; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, he was a life member of both The Binghamton
Rifle Club, and the Amateur Trapshooting Association, as well as a
member of the Silver Lake Rod and Gun Club, and Erdman Sportsmen's Asso-
ciation; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents; a sister, Betty Culp; and one
brother, Darrell; Grant S. Boyer is survived by his loving wife, of 58
years, Anne; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Sharon Boyer, and
Jeffrey and Carrie Boyer; a daughter, Susan Johnson; granddaughter,
Taylor Johnson; step-grandchildren, Luke and Brooke Bernthon, and Cory
Bernthon; two brothers, Walter Boyer and Rufus Boyer; and two sisters,
Alma Carl and Florence Troxell; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and. comforted by a loving family, Grant S. Boyer leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Grant S. Boyer, 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 the family of Grant S. Boyer.