LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Village of Canton Trustee Mary Ann
Ashley upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Village of Canton Trustee Mary Ann Ashley upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ann Ashley, who started her first trustee term on Janu-
ary 1, 2011, donated her annual salary to launch a new kayak rental
program for the Canton community; she gave away her village income to
allow for the purchase of kayaks, paddles and personal floatation
devices; and
WHEREAS, A resident of the Canton community for almost 30 years, Mary
Ann Ashley has a core belief that if capable, individuals need to give
back to their communities; because of her outstanding deed, numerous
residents have rented the kayaks in order to paddle upstream along the
Grasse River; and
WHEREAS, When campaigning for the village trustee seat in the fall of
2010, Mary Ann Ashley vowed that she would use her salary to enhance
recreational opportunities in the community; several years ago, she
served as the village's youth center director and now works as a counse-
lor for St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services; in
addition, she serves on Canton's Joint Recreation Committee; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Village of Canton Trustee Mary Ann Ashley upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Ann Ashley, Trustee, Village of Canton.