LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Carol Tanner, 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, Carol Tanner of Lindenhurst, New York, died on January 10,
2010, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Lindenhurst, Carol Tanner graduated
from Lindenhurst High School in 1947 as valedictorian of her class; and
WHEREAS, After bringing up her children, Carol Tanner was elected to
the Lindenhurst Village Board, serving as a Trustee and Deputy Mayor for
16 years; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Carol Tanner was involved in the Lindenhurst
Chamber of Commerce, Lindenhurst Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and
the Rotary Club; she was described as the sweetest, most hard working
member of the Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, Carol Tanner was also a member of the Mayor's Beautification
Society, Rainbow Community Center, Republican Club, World War Vets
Auxiliary, and Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Museum Board, Carol Tanner was also a long-
time and faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where she was a
member of the Ladies Aide, Sewing Bee and Mr. and Mrs. Club; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community, Carol Tanner distinguished
herself in her profession and by her sincere dedication and substantial
contribution to the welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her husband of 61 years, Charles, Carol Tanner
is survived by her children: Connie, and her husband James Jordan; John,
and his wife Diane; Chris, and his wife Beth; and Charles, and his wife
Angela; she is also survived by her brothers, William, and his wife
Dorothea, and Frederick, as well as by 11 grandchildren and four great-
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Carol Tanner 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 Carol Tanner, 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 Carol Tanner.