LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Dr. Joseph Wasileski,
distinguished 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, Dr. Joseph Wasileski of Owasco, New York, died on Sunday,
April 17, 2011; and
WHEREAS, An Auburn native, Joseph Wasileski graduated from the Univer-
sity of Buffalo, Columbia University Dental School and the Oral and
Maxillofacial Program at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester; he
worked as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Cortland, for more than
30 years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph Wasileski served as Chief of Surgery at Cortland
Regional Medical Center for several years and was named "Physician of
the Year" in 2003; he also had extensive community service which
included more than a decade of teaching at SUNY Cortland; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph Wasileski lived on Owasco Lake and after retire-
ment, he was extensively involved in environmental projects; he served
as President of the Owasco Watershed Lake Association for several years;
in his free time, he could be found spending time with his beloved fami-
ly as well as swimming, boating, windsurfing and water-skiing on the
lake he loved; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph Wasileski distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph Wasileski's commitment to excellence, and his
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joseph Wasileski is survived by his wife Nancy, as well
as their four children, Heather, Stephen, David and Heidi and his six
grandchildren, Grace, Abram, Nicholas, Samuel, Caraline and Andrew; he
is also survived by his siblings, Ann, Lucia, Mark and John; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, Dr. Joseph Wasileski 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 Dr. Joseph Wasileski, 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 Dr. Joseph Wasileski.