LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Paul R. Spiers, 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, Paul R. Spiers of Sodus, New York, died on March 4, 2009, at
the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, He was a graduate of Cornell University, Class of 1941, and a
member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity; and
WHEREAS, Paul R. Spiers served his country as a First Lieutenant with
the United States Army; he was a B-17 pilot during World War II,
assigned to the 384th Bomb Group, where he flew 32 combat sorties in the
European Theater of Operations; and
WHEREAS, Paul R. Spiers distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, In 1986, Paul R. Spiers retired after 21 years of distin-
guished service with Western New York Farm Credit Association; and
WHEREAS, Paul R. Spiers's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, He was active in the United Third Methodist Church of Sodus,
the Geriatrics Pilot Association, Rotary International (Paul Harris
Fellow), Sodus Lodge No. 392 F&AM, and the Stamp Club of Sodus; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Adelaide Shepard
Spiers and his sister, Esther Brown, Paul R. Spiers is survived by his
wife of 62 years, Barbara Wood Spiers; his four children, Susan (Thomas)
Lennon, Sally (John) Switzer, Betsy (John) Portela, and Ellen (Jim)
Allen; his nine grandchildren, Chris, Matt (Tina) and Tim (Deb) Lennon,
Doran (Tara) and Jason (Carrie) Nealon, Corey and Kate Golden, Tenley
and Marshall Allen; his five step-grandchildren, Elizabeth and John K.
Switzer, Matthew Allen and Melissa Allen Powell, Matt Portela; 11 great-
grandchildren; and two sons-in-law, Perry Golden and Jon Jennerich; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Paul R. Spiers 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 Paul R. Spiers, 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 Paul R. Spiers.