LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Morley Dillon, distin-
guished 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, Morley Dillon of Tonawanda, New York, died on Monday, March
5, 2012, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, Morley Dillon distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Born in Chatham, Ontario, Morley Dillon moved to the United
States almost 60 years ago, eventually making his home in Tonawanda; and
WHEREAS, Morley Dillon worked for Ford Lincoln-Mercury, where he spent
35 years as a regional zone manager; and
WHEREAS, Active in the local youth hockey community, Morley Dillon
helped start youth hockey programs in the Town of Tonawanda for boys and
later for girls; he served as a coach for several teams throughout the
1960s and the 1970s; and
WHEREAS, More recently, Morley Dillon served as president of the
Brighton Golf Club Senior Men's League; and
WHEREAS, Morley Dillon's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Morley Dillon is survived by his wife, Leata; two sons,
Dennis and Daryl; one daughter, Diane; three grandchildren; one brother,
Paul; and two sisters, Shirley Lindsay and Pauline Opdecam; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Morley Dillon 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 Morley Dillon, 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 Morley Dillon.