LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Carl E. Schoenacker,
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, Carl Schoenacker of Waterloo, New York, died on Thursday,
June 16, 2011, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, Carl Schoenacker distinguished himself by his sincere dedi-
cation and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Carl Schoenacker's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Carl Schoenacker was born October 28, 1918, to the late
Ernest and Nellie M. VanAuken Schoenacker; he was a 1936 graduate of
Phelps Union and Classical School; and
WHEREAS, Graduating in 1940 with a bachelor's degree from the New York
State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell, Carl Schoe-
nacker was also a life member of its Alumni Association; he served in
the United States Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945 and was a life member
of the Waterloo Memorial Post No. 6433 V.F.W.; and
WHEREAS, In October of 1943, Carl Schoenacker was with the 322nd
Fighter Control Squadron when it was assigned to China; while en route,
their ship was struck by a German glider bomb and quickly sank into the
Mediterranean Sea; he was one of 600 men on the British H.M.T. Rohna
saved by the heroic efforts of a nearby minesweeper, the United States
Pioneer; and
WHEREAS, On June 16, 2011, Carl Schoenacker and his wife, Ruth, along
with one of their sons were attending a reunion of survivors from the
World War II sinking of the H.M.T. Rohna; it was during the trip that
Carl passed; and
WHEREAS, Carl Schoenacker was employed for several years in the agri-
cultural industry with Haxton's in Lyons and Baugh and Son Fertilizer in
Newark; he taught in the Romulus Central School District from 1958 to
1979 and worked closely with basketball coach, Mr. Alvaro; and
WHEREAS, A member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Water-
loo, Carl Schoenacker was also the clerk of session for many years; he
was a member and former secretary of the Waterloo Library and Historical
Society as well as a member and former trustee of the Phelps Historical
Society; and
WHEREAS, Carl Schoenacker was a life member of both the Geneva Histor-
ical Society and the Library Association; he was also a charter member
and former president of the Buffum Family Association; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his sister, Frances, Carl Schoenacker is
survived by his wife, Ruth; three sons, Irving, Frank, and Terry; five
grandchildren, Kevin, Steven, Adam, Ian, and Terry; and nephew, Charles;
and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Carl Schoenacker 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 Carl E. Schoenacker, 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 Carl E. Schoenacker.