LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying tribute to the life and accomplishments of
Alice M. DeLuca, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her commu-
nity

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, Alice DeLuca of Snyder, New York, died on Tuesday, January
12, 2010, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Alice DeLuca distinguished herself in her profession and by
her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, Alice DeLuca's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 27, 1933, in Buffalo, New York, Alice Maurin
attended Mount St. Joseph Academy; she then went on to Buffalo State
Teachers College, which later became Buffalo State College; and
WHEREAS, Alice Maurin's first job out of college was as a sixth-grade
teacher at Lincoln School; after she married, she moved to Snyder and
became a substitute teacher for the Amherst school district; and
WHEREAS, Alice DeLuca was a substitute teacher for the Amherst schools
for more than 40 years; she was active in the Girls Town of Italy, the
Amherst Museum as treasurer and the Canisius College Scholarship Associ-
ates, where she served as president from 1982 to 1984; and
WHEREAS, A member of St. Joseph University Church, Alice DeLuca
received the Woman of the Year award in 1994 from Girls Town Italy, the
Jenkins Memorial Award in 1984 from Amherst Schools PTA, and a Community
Service Award in 1997; and
WHEREAS, Alice DeLuca enjoyed hosting "DeLuca Camp" every summer for
her seven grandchildren for two weeks at her home; she also enjoyed
traveling all over the world, including Europe, the Holy Land and the
Caribbean; most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her sister, Patricia, Alice DeLuca is survived
by her husband, John; sons, John, Michael and Peter; daughter, Ann
Marie; seven grandchildren; sister, Kathleen Miller; and her nieces and
nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Alice DeLuca 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 pay
tribute to the life and accomplishments of Alice M. DeLuca, distin-
guished 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 Alice M. DeLuca.