LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Ruth E. Terboss Joyner
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, Ruth E. Terboss Joyner of Conklin, New York, died on Wednes-
day, January 25, 2012, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, The youngest of 7 children, Ruth E. Terboss Joyner was born
and raised on the Southside of Binghamton; and
WHEREAS, As part of the first graduating class from Benjamin Franklin
Elementary, Ruth E. Terboss Joyner attended the Franklin reunions every
year; she was also a graduate of North High School; and
WHEREAS, Ruth E. Terboss Joyner worked for Link Aviation and IBM as an
Electrical Designer; she retired from Binghamton General Hospital where
she worked in the Emergency Room; and
WHEREAS, A long time member of the Conklin Seniors, Ruth E. Terboss
Joyner was their tour director for many years; and
WHEREAS, Ruth E. Terboss Joyner distinguished herself in her profes-
sion and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, Ruth E. Terboss Joyner's commitment to excellence, and her
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of her community, Ruth E.
Terboss Joyner was a member of the American Legion Post 1194, VFW Auxil-
iary 6233 and Catholic Daughters for many years; she served as Broome
County election inspector for many years, and was an active member of
Sts. John and Andrew Church; and
WHEREAS, Ruth E. Terboss Joyner was an ardent fan of the New York Mets
and Binghamton Mets and never missed watching or listening to a game;
she was also an avid fan of the Conklin Youth Sports Program where you
could depend on seeing her at most of the Youth Baseball games; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her first husband, Robert Terboss, and her
second husband, Frederick Joyner; parents John and Maude Swan; brothers
Leon, Hiram, Harold, Albert, Herbert, Stewart, Earl; and sister Marion,
Ruth E. Terboss Joyner is survived by two sons, Richard (Carol)
Terboss, William (Jean) Terboss; and one daughter, Debra (Paul) Preston;
eight grandchildren, Teena Preston, Tammy Terboss, Robert Terboss, Stev-
en Terboss, Jenny Nestrick, Kelli McNeill, Melissa Devendorf, and
Michelle Decker; and 13 great grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Ruth E. Terboss Joyner 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 Ruth E. Terboss Joyner 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 Ruth E. Terboss Joyner.