LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Shirley L. Eaton, 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, Shirley L. Eaton, of Castle Creek, New York, died on August
23, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Shirley L. Eaton's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, She was a member of the Chenango (Castle Creek) Fire Company
and Ladies Auxiliary for many years; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, this remarkable woman volunteered much of her
time and energy to the Whitney Point Senior Center; she enjoyed golfing,
camping, gardening and collecting frogs; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her mother, Rose Walker, mother-in-law, Eliza-
beth Eaton, father-in-law, Elwyn Eaton Sr., sister-in-law, Carol Eaton,
brother-in-law, Gerald Jestes, and nephew, Clifford "Skip" Eaton, Shir-
ley L, Eaton is survived by her wonderful and loving husband of 51
years, Elwyn "Bud" Eaton Jr.; their children, Carmen Eaton, Debbie and
David Meier, John and Michelle Eaton, Scott and Cindi Eaton, Jennifer
and Brian Preston, and Patty and Robert Gollogly; grandchildren, Chris-
topher (Dawn), Antoine, Andrew, Stephen, Curtis, Katie, Timothy,
Zachary, Sarah and Alyssa; great-grandchildren, Chase, Josh and Megan;
sisters, Dorothy Jestes, Edna Nichols, Margaret Walker; brother, James
Walker; and brothers-in-law, David and Jaynne Eaton, Gary Eaton, Chuck
and Linda Eaton; as well as many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Shirley L. Eaton 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 Shirley L. Eaton, 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 Shirley L. Eaton.