LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the untimely death of Hong Xiu Mao Mars-
land of Greene, New York

WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow and deep regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Hong Xiu Mao Marsland, noting the signif-
icance of her purposeful life and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, A native of Nan Lin, Guanxi Province, China, Hong Xiu Mao
Marsland grew up on a farm and attended middle school; she later worked
in an electrical equipment factory, in appliance sales, and ran her own
deli; and
WHEREAS, In October 2004, Hong Xiu Mao Marsland sought asylum in the
United States and took up residence in Flushing, New York, where she
worked first as a waitress and then as a nail technician; and
WHEREAS, Hong Xiu Mao Marsland and David Marsland met through mutual
friends and were married on July 26, 2008 on the grounds of Pal Yul
Retreat Center in McDonough; and
WHEREAS, Deeply loved by all who have known her since her arrival in
this country, Hong Xiu Mao Marsland, who chose the American name Amy,
had most recently been working at a nail salon on Washington Avenue in
Endicott, and taking English classes at the American Civic Association;
and
WHEREAS, Hong Xiu Mao Marsland is survived by her husband, David Mars-
land; her mother-in-law, Amy Marsland; her father and mother, Zhiyi Mao
and Simel Mo; and two brothers; 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, Hong Xiu Mao Marsland
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 untimely death of Hong Xiu Mao Marsland of Greene, New York;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Hong Xiu Mao Marsland.