LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of MaryAnn Bliek, 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, MaryAnn Bliek of Williamson, New York, died on Monday, April
9, 2012, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, MaryAnn Bliek was born in North Rose, and graduated from
North Rose Central School in 1949 followed by a one-year post graduate
course; she attended Cornell University graduating in 1954 and earned
her Masters Degree from SUNY Oswego; and
WHEREAS, MaryAnn Bliek was a teacher for the Williamson Central School
District for 32 years, teaching mostly 4th grade, but also 6th and 3rd
grades; she served as faculty president, was named Four County Teacher
of the Year, and wrote "Wayne County Looking Back", a history book for
4th graders; and
WHEREAS, An active member of the First United Methodist Church of
Williamson, MaryAnn Bliek had served as choir director as well as
several other positions; she was a longtime member of the Williamson
Rotary Club and served as president and was named a Paul Harris Fellow;
she had been involved for many years with the local AFS Club and was a
longtime 4-H member and leader; and
WHEREAS, MaryAnn Bliek was a member of the Williamson Town Board and
served as Supervisor for the Town of Williamson for many years; she was
the first woman to be elected to the Wayne County Board of Supervisors
and had accomplishments too numerous to mention; and
WHEREAS, Named Williamson's Citizen of the Year, MaryAnn Bliek and her
husband, Ralph were marshals of the Apple Blossom Parade; she was a
devoted wife, loving mother and an angel who touched many in the
Williamson community as a teacher, mentor, committee member, supervisor
and friend to all; and
WHEREAS, MaryAnn Bliek's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of
humanity carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, MaryAnn Bliek is survived by her husband, Ralph, her chil-
dren, Carolyn and Jeffrey, her siblings, Carol, Harold H. Jr., David,
and Philip, along with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews and cousins; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, MaryAnn Bliek 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 MaryAnn Bliek, 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 MaryAnn Bliek.