LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Lee upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition by the Town of Rochester Youth Commission

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 Lee has given 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 Lee upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Town of
Rochester Youth Commission; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mary Lee upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Town of
Rochester Youth Commission, to be celebrated on Friday, February 11,
2011, at the Rochester Community Center; and
WHEREAS, Known as one of the three founders of the Town of Rochester
Youth Commission, Mary Lee has served as its Chair for many years and as
a member, has given over 30 years of distinguished service to the organ-
ization; she has retired from the Commission and is being acknowledged
for her stellar service; and
WHEREAS, Currently a Treasurer for both the Rochester Reformed Church
and the Little Ones Learning Center, Mary Lee is also a former 4-H Club
leader, Boy Scout volunteer, and a Little League supporter; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Mary Lee has worked as a Physical
Education and Substitute Teacher, a Guidance Counselor and a high school
Librarian; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of both the Community Partnership and Friend of
Extension Awards, Mary Lee was dedicated with the inaugural Mary Lee
Friend of Youth Award given in her honor by the Town of Rochester; this
particular award annually recognizes a Town of Rochester volunteer who,
like Mary Lee, shows an exceptional dedication to the development of
youth in the town; and
WHEREAS, Mary Lee has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Mary Lee has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband Donald, their chil-
dren, Michael, John, Andrew and Deborah, as well as seven grandchildren,
all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Mary Lee has displayed throughout
her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mary Lee upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion by the Town of Rochester Youth Commission; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Lee.