LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Curtis Smith Spain, distin-
guished 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, Curtis Smith Spain of Mahopac, New York, died on January 14,
2010, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 20, 1925, Curtis Smith Spain grew up on mili-
tary bases throughout the United States and graduated from Alamo Heights
High School in San Antonio, Texas, where she was a cheerleader, and
voted class president and most popular girl; and
WHEREAS, After graduation from high school, Curtis Smith Spain
attended and graduated from Gulf Park Junior College in Gulfport,
Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, Curtis Smith Spain learned to fly a piper cub airplane as a
teenager and subsequently worked as a flight attendant for Trans World
Airlines at the dawn of commercial aviation in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Married in 1948 to William D. Spain, whom she met at a dance
at Mahopac Country Club, Curtis Smith Spain resided in Mahopac, New
York, and was active in many local organizations, including the Lake
Mahopac Garden Club, the Service Club, and the Mahopac Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Equally comfortable at a formal ball or handling a .20 gauge
shotgun, Curtis Smith Spain was also accomplished at horseback riding,
tennis and golf; she enjoyed her family, especially summer vacations on
Martha's Vineyard, and walking the Putnam Bike Trail regularly with
family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to her community, Curtis Smith Spain distin-
guished herself by her substantial contribution to her family and the
welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, Curtis Smith Spain is survived by her husband, William, and
seven children: Sharon, William, Compton, Michael, Kathryn, Jeffrey and
Christina; and by 10 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Curtis Smith Spain 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 Curtis Smith Spain, 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 Curtis Smith Spain.