LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Louise M. Van Nostrand upon the occasion
of her retirement as the Town Clerk of Waterloo, New York, after 32
years of distinguished service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted
themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community
and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Louise M. Van Nostrand upon the occasion of her retirement as the Town
Clerk of Waterloo, New York, after 32 years of distinguished service;
and
WHEREAS, The 2001 New York State Association of Towns Town Clerk of
the Year, Louise M. Van Nostrand worked as a stenographer in the Seneca
County Planning Department before being elected Waterloo Town Clerk in
1978; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Waterloo, New York, Louise M. Van Nostrand
believes in giving back to the community she loves so much; she is a
member of St. Mary's Church, where she serves on the Raffle Committee
and the Angel Project, and served as President of the Waterloo Lionetts
in 1999-2000; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Louise M. Van Nostrand served the Town
of Waterloo, New York, with intelligence and caring dedication, contin-
uously striving to effectively fulfill the duties of her position; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom
she worked, Louise M. Van Nostrand will be remembered for her honesty,
integrity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of
human problems in her official acts; and
WHEREAS, With Louise M. Van Nostrand throughout have been her husband,
Fred, their three children, Stephen and his wife, Anne, Marie and John,
and two granddaughters, Taylor and Nicole, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of her life and rejoice in her many achievements; 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 Louise M. Van Nostrand upon the occasion of her retirement as the
Town Clerk of Waterloo, New York, after 32 years of distinguished
service, and to wish her continued success in all of her future endeav-
ors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Louise M. Van Nostrand.