LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Virginia "Ginny" Burger,
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, Virginia "Ginny" Burger of Washingtonville, New York, died on
Friday, March 12, 2010, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 15, 1927, in Cornwall, New York, Virginia
"Ginny" Burger was active her entire life but her greatest contributions
to her community were the founding of F.I.S.H. of Blooming Grove and
being on the Board of Directors of HUB Senior Housing of Washington-
ville, New York; and
WHEREAS, A retired bookkeeper for the Grand Union in Washingtonville,
Virginia "Ginny" Burger was honored in 1990 for all her good work as the
Senior Citizen of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Virginia "Ginny" Burger's commitment to excellence, and her
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Virginia "Ginny" Burger was a member of Bethlehem Presbyteri-
an Church, and past Deacon and member of the Church Prayer Chain; she
was also a member and Chaplain of the Monell Engine Company Ladies
Auxiliary; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Virginia "Ginny" Burger was a member of the
January Girls Birthday Club, the Blooming Grove Sixty Plus Club, Orange
County R.S.V.P. of Goshen, and Blooming Grove Chamber of Commerce; she
was a volunteer for the Blooming Grove Senior Dining Program, the Bloom-
ing Grove Senior Council, and the Highland Telephone Advisory Committee;
and
WHEREAS, Virginia "Ginny" Burger is survived by her niece, Cynthia
Shannon and her fiance, Kenneth Dill; two godchildren, Trisha Fiske and
Vernon Smith; and many cousins; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Virginia "Ginny" Burger
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 Virginia "Ginny" Burger, 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 Virginia "Ginny" Burger.