LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Wilbur "Bill" Barkman,
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, Wilbur "Bill" Barkman of Johnson City, New York, died on
Monday, August 23, 2010, at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, Bill Barkman distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Retired from Johnson City School District in 1991, he was a
Junior Varsity Coach for Johnson City High and a Little League Coach and
Manager for over 50 years; and
WHEREAS, For his and his brothers' long contribution to the Johnson
City Little League, the current All Star Tournament is in their name;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to his work with Johnson City Little League, Bill
Barkman worked for 27 years as a groundskeeper with Johnson City High
School, preparing the varsity baseball and football fields before retir-
ing in 1994; he and his brother also worked the chains at Wildcats foot-
ball games; and
WHEREAS, Bill Barkman's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A family man who loved family gatherings, Bill Barkman was a
congregant of All Saints Episcopal Church in Johnson City, New York; and
WHEREAS, Although he was an avid bowler and a fan of football and
basketball, his true passion was baseball, particularly youth baseball;
and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Martha Barkman; infant
daughter, Susan Barkman; and sister, Wilma Bartlett, Bill Barkman is
survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Thelma Barkman; sons and
daughter-in-law, David and Linda Barkman, William Barkman, Larry Bark-
man; brothers, Elmer and Terry Barkman; and grandchildren, Gary (Mindy)
Barkman, Kenny Barkman and Stephanie Marrotta, Vince Barkman, Katie
Merrill, David Barkman; as well as several great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Bill Barkman 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 Wilbur "Bill" Barkman, 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 Wilbur "Bill" Barkman.