LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Mary Pendlebury, distin-
guished 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, Mary Pendlebury of Endicott, New York died on Monday, Febru-
ary 16, 2009, at the age of 95; and
WHEREAS, Born in North Tonawanda, New York, Mary Pendlebury moved to
Endicott as a child and remained there her whole life; and
WHEREAS, She first graduated from Union-Endicott High School, and then
Cortland State, where she was a Nu Sigma Chi; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Mary Pendlebury obtained her first teaching
position in Vestal, New York, teaching in a one-room school house;
through the years, she alternated between Union-Endicott and Vestal, and
eventually retired from Vestal after a total of 37 years teaching; and
WHEREAS, Mary Pendlebury retired in 1969, along with her loving
husband, John, who retired as Vestal's athletic director; and
WHEREAS, Mary Pendlebury distinguished herself in her profession and
by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, A member of Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church, Endi-
cott, New York, Mary Pendlebury's commitment to excellence, and her
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her husband, John, Mary Pendlebury is survived
by her son, Bill; her granddaughter, Liz; and her great-grandson, Kane;
and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Mary Pendlebury leaves
behind 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 Mary Pendlebury, 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 Mary Pendlebury.