LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Jane Hughes posthumously upon the
occasion of her designation as Citizen of the Year by the Bethlehem
Chamber of Commerce on March 30, 2012

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Mary Jane Hughes gave not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mary Jane
Hughes posthumously upon the occasion of her designation as Citizen of
the Year by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its
27th Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, March 30, 2012, at Cyprus Shrine
Center in Glenmont, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mary Jane Hughes was called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and had always given
of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Until recently, Mary Jane Hughes was a talented and dedicated
teacher of music in the Bethlehem Central School District; and
WHEREAS, Beloved by her students, Mary Jane Hughes was a gifted
violinist, performing at Carnegie Hall before beginning her teaching
career in Bethlehem; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her extensive work with the youth of her town,
Mary Jane Hughes was also active with the Bethlehem Senior Chorus and
Delmar Community Orchestra; and
WHEREAS, Mary Jane Hughes was known to utilize her talents to benefit
those in the community, as demonstrated by her participation in a bene-
fit concert for the victims of Hurricane Irene; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Mary Jane Hughes stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Mary Jane Hughes displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mary Jane Hughes posthumously upon the occasion of her designation
as Citizen of the Year by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Mary Jane Hughes.