LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Gladys Mack, distinguished
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, Gladys Mack of Rockland, Maine, died on March 8, 2011, at the
age of 91; and
WHEREAS, The Bayville Historical Museum will host a memorial cele-
bration on Saturday, June 11, 2011, to honor Gladys Mack, its longtime
village historian; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Auburn High, Gladys Mack went on to attend art
school at New York University; after marrying her husband in 1945, she
painted children's portraits in Prospect Park near their apartment in
Brooklyn; after the birth of her daughter in 1952, she made her family a
full-time job; and
WHEREAS, Gladys Mack and her family moved out to Long Island to
Bayville, New York in 1954; and
WHEREAS, She was active in the Bayville Village church for many years;
she taught in the preschool and helped to design and construct the new
and current Village Church on Mountain Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Gladys Mack was an active member of the United Methodist
Women, chairing wonderfully creative and successful bazaars and events;
she also became church historian; and
WHEREAS, This interest in local history led Gladys Mack to form and
spearhead the Bayville Historical Society; she served as the Bayville
Village Historian from 1970-2000; and
WHEREAS, Gladys Mack distinguished herself in her profession and by
her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, The proud founder of the Bayville Historical Museum, Gladys
Mack worked tirelessly to mount successful exhibits and preserve local
artifacts, photographs and oral histories; her dedication to the town of
Bayville was well recognized and her energy and attention to all details
left a legacy to be admired; and
WHEREAS, Gladys Mack's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Gladys Mack is survived by her husband of 66 years, Joe, and
their daughter, Pam, as well as her grandson, Eli; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Gladys Mack 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 Gladys Mack, 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 Gladys Mack.