LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joan E. Fishburn upon the occasion of
her 50th Anniversary with the Amherst Symphony Orchestra

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals whose commitment and creative talents have
contributed to the entertainment and cultural enrichment of the citizens
of our great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joan
E. Fishburn upon the occasion of her 50th Anniversary with the Amherst
Symphony Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joan E. Fishburn
began playing the violin in the fifth grade; she went on to graduate
from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music
Education and taught in public schools in both New York and Pennsylva-
nia; and
WHEREAS, Joan E. Fishburn moved to Williamsville, New York, in 1959,
and began performing with the Amherst Symphony Orchestra, an all-volun-
teer orchestra that provides the Western New York region with four free
concerts each year; she has also been the organization's General Manager
for the past 15 years; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Joan E. Fishburn has been a coach in over 400
baby deliveries, as well as a volleyball referee at the high school and
collegiate level; she has also cared for the entrance to Glen Park for
many years; and
WHEREAS, With Joan E. Fishburn throughout have been her late husband,
David, who passed away in 2005; their deceased son, Bob; their two
daughters, Becky and Beth; and their four grandchildren, Stephanie,
Julia, James and Stephen, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
her life and rejoice in her many achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Joan E. Fishburn and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joan E. Fishburn upon the occasion of her 50th Anniversary with
the Amherst Symphony Orchestra; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joan E. Fishburn.