LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Werner Gibelius posthumously upon
the occasion of receiving the Lillian Weiler Lifetime Service Award from
the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging its
esteemed residents who have distinguished themselves in their community;
and
WHEREAS, Werner Gibelius will be honored posthumously with the Lillian
Weiler Lifetime Service Award from the American Red Cross of Northeast-
ern New York during its Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Dinner
to be held at the Century House in Latham on June 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is bestowed upon an individual who has
many years of outstanding service to the American Red Cross, who has
demonstrated lifelong commitment to programs and services of local Red
Cross chapters, and who has exemplified the ideals of the Red Cross and
effectively serves as a community representative; and
WHEREAS, Werner was nominated for this honor by Tim Bachman and Donna
Diviney; and
WHEREAS, He dedicated a great deal of time to guiding the mass care
group; and
WHEREAS, Werner was a tireless responder to DAT calls and contributed
his expertise by teaching courses for the Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, He was an excellent representative at the Schenectady County
LEPC Committee; and
WHEREAS, Werner was deployed across the United States during several
disasters and achieved the position of Manager; and
WHEREAS, He was invaluable at fundraising, public relations, and
organizing volunteer recognition events at the Heritage Valley Chapter;
and
WHEREAS, Werner was instrumental in several projects in Schenectady;
and
WHEREAS, He illustrated the true spirit of this award through his
tireless dedication to the Red Cross and the entire community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Werner Gibelius posthumously upon the occasion of receiving
the Lillian Weiler Lifetime Service Award from the American Red Cross of
Northeastern New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Werner Gibelius.