LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Rose M. Ward, 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, Rose M. Ward of Watertown, New York, died on Saturday, May
29, 2010, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Rose Ward distinguished herself in her profession and by her
sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of her
community; and
WHEREAS, Rose Ward's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Rose Ward was born in Seneca Falls, New York, to Charles F.
and Rose LaFave Ward on January 27, 1925; she graduated from Watertown
High School; and
WHEREAS, Rose Ward held several occupational positions in her life,
including owning and operating Central House Restaurant on Main Street,
and working as an inspector for Sylvania Electric and New York Air
Brake; she had also owned a sub shop in Seneca Falls; and
WHEREAS, Active politically, Rose Ward single-handedly got over 600
signatures to prevent a highway from going through the Fairgrounds, was
president of the Jefferson County Women's Democrats, chairperson for the
City of Watertown Democrats and AARP, past president of the Greater
Watertown Senior Citizen's Club for 18 years, and was instrumental in
getting a bus to operate from KMart and Salmon Run Mall for senior citi-
zens; she was also a member of Sacred Heart Church and showed horses all
over New York and Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Rose Ward is survived by her two nephews and their spouses,
Jamison and Sue of Cheektowaga, and Christopher and Pamela of Watertown;
also surviving are an aunt, uncle, and several cousins, along with eight
great-nephews and nieces, and one great-great nephew; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Rose Ward's life was a
portrait of service, 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 Rose M. Ward, 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 Rose M. Ward.