LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Minerva D. Flagg, 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, Minerva D. Flagg of Colesville, New York, died on Wednesday,
February 10, 2010, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Minerva D. Flagg distinguished herself in her profession and
by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, Along with her husband, the late William R. Flagg, Minerva
owned and operated Muddle Puddle Ceramics; she also retired from Bing-
hamton General Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Minerva D. Flagg's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, She served as District Director of the PTA, President of the
American Cancer Society, and Chairperson for the Town of Colesville
Republican Club; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Minerva D. Flagg was the Master Gardener for
Broome Cooperative Extension, the Town Historian for the Town of Coles-
ville, and the Clerk of the Vestry at the Zion; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her husband, William R. Flagg; daughter, Darya
S. Flagg; and grandson, Matthew A. Flagg, Minerva D. Flagg is survived
by her son, Garry Flagg; and grandsons, Christopher R. Flagg, and Steph-
en J. Flagg and his wife, Jody L. Flagg; as well as three great-grand-
children, Hannah, Ethan and Emily Flagg; and her special friend, Marcia
Grosvenor; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Minerva D. Flagg 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 Minerva D. Flagg, 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 Minerva D. Flagg.