LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Gerald M. Temple, 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, Gerald M. (Bub) Temple of German, New York, died on Tuesday,
January 13, 2009, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 2, 1923, to Harry and Hazel Temple, Gerald M.
Temple lived his entire life in the township of German; he married Thel-
ma M. Brewer on August 28, 1945, and was happily married for 63 years;
together, they had five children, Dawn, Gary, Gerald (Jerry), Mark and
Mike; and
WHEREAS, Gerald M. Temple was a kind and gentle man who loved his
family, friends and neighbors; he proudly served as the Town of German
Superintendent of Roads for more than 20 years, a role his son Jerry
still holds, and a position that his father Harry held for many years as
well; and
WHEREAS, Well known for his generosity, Gerald M. Temple was called
upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charita-
ble endeavors and always gave of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, He enjoyed music immensely, played guitar and tenor banjo,
and was well known for holding country music/bluegrass "hoe-downs" in
the family's home; many Saturday evenings were spent playing music at
Bub and Thelma's, and friends still talk about the countless memories
that were created there; and
WHEREAS, Gerald M. Temple had a great sense of humor, a quick wit, and
an easy smile; he loved to tell and listen to a good joke, and was often
found sitting on the family's side porch with friends and family enjoy-
ing nature and a cup of instant coffee; and
WHEREAS, A friend to all, a good neighbor, and a surrogate father to
many, Gerald M. Temple was preceded in death by his father, Harry
Temple, his mother Hazel (Law) Temple, and a grandson Jeremy Temple; he
is survived by Thelma, his loving wife of 63 years; a daughter, Dawn
Temple, and her husband, Phillip Lang; a son, Gary, and his wife,
Elaine; a son, Gerald (Jerry), and his wife, Carolyn; a son, Mark, and
his partner, Ruth Sacharsky; and a son Michael, and his wife, Roberta;
also surviving is a sister, Edith Rowe; an aunt, Bertha Duel; 13 grand-
children; and 11 great-grandchildren as well as many cousins, neighbors
and friends; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Gerald M. Temple 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 Gerald M. Temple, 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 Gerald M. Temple.