LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Helen Jean Raymond, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of her 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, Helen Jean Raymond of Hallstead, Pennsylvania, died on Thurs-
day, March 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Helen Jean
Raymond graduated from Marywood College where her passion for community
service was sparked; and
WHEREAS, Helen Jean Raymond distinguished herself in her profession
and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, After nearly 30 years with the American Red Cross, Helen Jean
Raymond retired in 2007 as the Executive Director of the Southern Tier
Chapter and the five New York counties it serves; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the American Red Cross, Helen Jean
Raymond's tireless efforts helped to further its humanitarian mission
resulting in the successful relocation of the Chapter's headquarters to
its current site in Endicott, New York; and
WHEREAS, Helen Jean Raymond's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Following her retirement, Helen Jean Raymond volunteered for
numerous organizations including the Roberson Center, the Ross Park Zoo,
and NEPA Community Health Care; her lifetime of community service earned
her honorary membership with the New York Army National Guard's 204th
Engineer Battalion; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Julia McMahon; her
sister, Mary Elizabeth Schiller; her brother-in-law, John P. McIntyre;
and her husband of 40 years, Harold R. (Bob) Raymond, Helen Jean Raymond
is survived by her sister, Joann McIntyre; her niece and husband, Terese
McIntyre-DeLaPlaine and Adam DeLaPlaine; her nephew and wife, John P.
McIntyre and Teresa McIntyre; great nephews, John and Joseph DeLaPlaine;
one great niece, Tori McIntyre, and her sister-in-law Ann Palletti, as
well as several other nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Helen Jean Raymond 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 Helen Jean Raymond, 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 Helen Jean Raymond.