LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending George P. Turner upon the occasion of
his designation as the recipient of the 2010 Elmer Smith Award on April
30, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations
and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
George P. Turner upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient
of the prestigious Elmer Smith Award at the 2010 Crabapple Gala, to be
held on Friday, April 30, 2010 in Webster, New York; and
WHEREAS, George P. Turner is being honored with this esteemed award in
recognition and appreciation of his many years of leadership and volun-
teer service and contributions to and on behalf of the Webster communi-
ty, and a multitude of its community organizations over the course of
many years, years during which he never sought awards or recognition;
and
WHEREAS, Eighty-one-year-old George Turner was born in Buffalo, New
York on October 30, 1928; he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Industrial Arts from the State University of New York at Buffalo and
served with distinction as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps
during the Korean War; and
WHEREAS, Upon his return from Korea in 1951, George Turner began his
long, varied, and distinguished career of professional and civic accom-
plishment; he was an Industrial Arts teacher on the secondary school
level, a manager at area W.T. Grant stores, a High School Principal in
Syracuse, an operator of The Royal Biscuit restaurant with his son Jay,
a Xerox Engineering Division employee and, for 18 years, a valued
employee of the Town of Webster working as a Grant Writer and Parks and
Recreation Department Manager; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his many family and professional responsibil-
ities, George Turner has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, George Turner has also served ably on the Town of Webster
Board of Assessment and on its Conservation and Zoning Boards; he has
been actively involved in numerous area community and political organ-
izations and he helped create the Arboretum Advisory Committee and is
proud to be one of the founders of the cherished Webster Arboretum; and
WHEREAS, With George Turner throughout have been his wife of more than
58 years, Dorothy, and their three sons, Jay Paul, John Charles and
David William Turner, all of whom are proud to be part of his life and
rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such accomplishment are brought to our attention, they should be
celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New
York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend George P. Turner upon the occasion of his designation as the
recipient of the Elmer Smith Award at the 2010 Crabapple Gala on April
30, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George P. Turner.