2009-J6669
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Charles Robinson, Sr.,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his 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, Charles "Jerry" Jeryl Robinson, Sr., died on Sunday, October
10, 2010, at the age of 67; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Robinson was born on May 19, 1943, in Penn Yan; he was
a 1961 graduate of Interlaken High School, and he was a veteran of the
United States Army serving from 1962 to 1965; and
WHEREAS, From 1968 to 1997, Jerry Robinson co-owned and co-operated
K-Mar Press, Inc. in Waterloo which he later sold to Seneca Falls Print-
ing, remaining with them as general manager for five years; he also
co-owned and co-operated Tom and Jerry's Mini-mart, and he then worked
for Timber Harvester as a general manger for five years before estab-
lishing Robinson Remodeling and Robinson Homes with his son, Chuck; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Robinson also owned and operated Seneca Magnetic Signs;
he served as Waterloo Village Trustee for 10 years and five years as
deputy mayor; in addition, he served for years as Town of Waterloo
Assessor; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Robinson was greatly involved with Waterloo Little
League for 25 years, serving two terms as president; he also refereed
football and basketball for 35 years from 1975 to 2010 and girls volley-
ball for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, A wonderful husband and loving father and grandfather, Jerry
Robinson distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere
dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community;
and
WHEREAS, Jerry Robinson's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Robinson is survived by his wife, Deborah Ann, his son,
Charles, Jr., his four daughters, Denise, Nicole, Jennifer and Alyssa,
his three grandchildren, Anthony, Charles Julius, and Emily Kay, his
three sisters Carolyn, Kathy, and Sondra, along with many nieces, neph-
ews, cousins, and friends; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Jerry Robinson leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Charles Robinson, Sr., distinguished citizen and
devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Charles Robinson, Sr.