LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Elizabeth Fiala, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of her community

WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow and deep regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Elizabeth Fiala of Endicott, New York,
noting the significance of her purposeful life and accomplishments; and
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, A former employee of Endicott Johnson and a member of St.
Casimir's Church in Endicott, Elizabeth Fiala was predeceased by her
husband, Joe, and sister, Mary Lunga; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Fiala is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law,
Robert (Susan) Fiala and Gary (Jennifer) Fiala; five grandchildren,
Lindsey (Derek) Sobiech, Jake, Joe, Anthony, and Maddy Fiala; her broth-
er, John Belock and Beverly Sackett; her sister-in-law, Ruth Belock; and
nieces and nephews, Tony (Barbara) Fiala, Roberta (Chris) McCann, Rosa-
lyn (Jeff) Sensenig, John Belock, III, and Helen Kozina, all of whom
felt privileged to be a part of her life and rejoiced in her many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Elizabeth Fiala 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 Elizabeth Fiala, 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 Elizabeth Fiala.