LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Janet L. Ellis, 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, Janet L. Ellis of Owego, New York, died on Tuesday, February
7, 2012, at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 1st, 1951, in Endicott, New York, Janet L. Ellis
devoted 37 years of distinguished service as a teacher at Apalachin
Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Janet L. Ellis touched the lives of
literally thousands of children; those who were fortunate enough to be a
student in her classroom could instantly feel two things when they
walked through the door, her passion for teaching and her genuine and
pure love for her students; and
WHEREAS, Later in her career, Janet L. Ellis expanded her horizons,
acting as the mentor for new teachers and director of academic inter-
vention services; and
WHEREAS, Janet L. Ellis distinguished herself in her profession and by
her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, Janet L. Ellis's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Outside of education, Janet L. Ellis performed many other
duties, including leading food drives, directing a Christmas bear
campaign for children, and advocating for spinal cord research for a
cure and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Janet L. Ellis is survived by her husband, Ken; her daughter,
Kelly (Andy) Buchsbaum; her son, Matt (Michelle); her grandchildren,
Jack, Sam, Ava Rose, and expected grandson, Ben; one sister, Linda
(Steve) Burrell; her mother-in-law, Shirley Ellis; nieces and nephews,
Jim (Betsy) Balshuweit, Diane (Peter) Smith, Sandra (Ted) Hardenstine,
Liz (Roy) Schreiner, David (Kim) Marshall, Mark Burrell, Shelly Burrell,
and Jessica Burrell; great nieces and nephews, William, Katie, Andrew,
Emmalee, Ted, Lorie, Jordan, Kyle, Rachel and William; and two broth-
ers-in-law, Mike (Liz) Ellis and John (Johnny) Ellis; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Janet L. Ellis 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 Janet L. Ellis, 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 Janet L. Ellis.