LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Courtney Clough Winn Jr. as a
distinguished citizen of Oswego County, New York

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Courtney
Clough Winn Jr. as a distinguished citizen of Oswego County, who has
accumulated a lifetime of achievements and who recently celebrated his
90th birthday with a party held in his honor on Saturday, April 23,
2011, at the American Legion Post 858, Cleveland, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 24, 1921, to Ethel and Courtney Clough Winn,
Sr., Courtney Clough Winn Jr. attended schools in Bernhards Bay, Cleve-
land and Central Square, New York; following high school, he worked for
Harlan Webb Lumber Company, Bernhards Bay; and
WHEREAS, Courtney married Mary E. Towne on December 6, 1941, and
together they had four wonderful children, Kay, Corky, Susie and Terrie,
10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, His beloved wife, Mary, who participated alongside him in
many community activities over the 55 years they were married passed
away in 1997; he then married Shelia Lutz in 2000, and is proud to have
two step-children, Grette Lutz-Hellems and Carl Lutz; and
WHEREAS, On December 15, 1942, Courtney Clough Winn Jr. entered the
United States Army Air Corps, serving in England, Normandy and France
during World War II; he was discharged in 1945, returning to his family
and his job in Bernhards Bay; he also worked for his father's contract-
ing business; and
WHEREAS, In 1955, Courtney and Stanton Lord founded Lord & Winn Lumber
Company, which was a valuable business to the community until they both
retired in 1974; and
WHEREAS, Courtney Clough Winn Jr. is a life member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 7325, American Legion Post 858, the Forty and Eight,
Sportsman Club and the Lions Club; he received the 1993 Tug Hill Sage
Award from the Tug Hill Commission; and
WHEREAS, Because of his love for his country and his community, Court-
ney Clough Winn Jr. was actively involved in politics; he served as a
member of the Town of Constantia Republican Committee as well as a Coun-
cilman for the Town of Constantia for several years; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, he is a history buff who is actively involved in
the Cleveland Historical Society; Courtney was a vital consultant for
Author Jack Henke when he was conducting research for his several books
on the Oneida Lake area, supplying information and years' worth of valu-
able photos; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional nonagenarian, with his zest for life, has
inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished man has experienced the incredible joys
and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the stamina
and courage to savor a full life; and
WHEREAS, This beloved man has enriched the lives of those around him
through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent
charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize those who have contributed to the growth and excellence of their
community and this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Courtney Clough Winn Jr. for special recognition after a lifetime
of outstanding achievements; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Courtney Clough Winn Jr., 35 Willard Drive, Bernhards Bay,
New York 13028.