LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Gerald Galusha, distin-
guished 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, Gerald "Jerry" Galusha of Seneca Falls, New York died on
Friday, November 5, 2010, at the age of 46; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Galusha distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Galusha's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Galusha is a 1982 graduate of Mynderse Academy where
he excelled at football, wrestling and lacrosse; he later attended the
State University College of Technology at Canton; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Galusha worked for Kelsey Construction, Goulds Pumps,
Inc, and most recently, the Department of Public Works for the Village
of Seneca Falls; and
WHEREAS, Active in the community by coaching and coordinating the
youth lacrosse program for 17 years, Gerald Galusha served on the Seneca
Falls Parks and Recreation Center Booster Club, the Mynderse Academy
Soccer Booster Club and the Mynderse Academy Steering Committee; and
WHEREAS, Gerald Galusha loved to coach youth baseball, soccer and
lacrosse, but the greatest joy of his life was his family; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his mother, Maria Galusha, Gerald Galusha is
survived by his wife, Nancy, his sons, Daniel and Phillip, his father,
Dominick Galusha II, his brother Dominick Galusha III, along with many
other friends and family; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Gerald Galusha 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 Gerald Galusha, 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 Gerald "Jerry" Galusha.