LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Millard H. Berry, Jr.,
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, Millard H. Berry, Jr. of York, Pennsylvania, died on Sunday,
March 4, 2012, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Son of the late Millard H., Sr., and Hazel E. Berry, Millard
H. Berry, Jr. was born on January 1, 1922, in Nashua, New Hampshire;
and
WHEREAS, Millard H. Berry, Jr. was a graduate of the University of New
Hampshire; and
WHEREAS, Millard H. Berry, Jr. distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Retired from York International as a Sales Engineer with 33
years of service, Millard H. Berry, Jr. served in the United States Navy
as a Lieutenant during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Millard H. Berry, Jr.'s commitment to excellence, and his
spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, includ-
ing charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A member of St. Joseph Church, Millard H. Berry, Jr. had been
a volunteer at York Hospital for many years; and
WHEREAS, Millard H. Berry, Jr. is survived by his wife of 56 years,
Leila; children, Alicia (Dennis) McMahon, Millard Berry III, and Leonard
(Patricia) Berry; grandchildren, Jeff, Kevin and Katie McMahon, Emily
and Andrea Berry, Chris and Matt Berry; a sister, Jeanne (Rupert)
Raymond; and several nieces; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Millard H. Berry, Jr. 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 Millard H. Berry, Jr., 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 Millard H. Berry, Jr.