LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Thomas E. Harding, 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, Thomas E. Harding of Binghamton, New York, died on Sunday,
April 22, 2012, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, A 1950 graduate of St. Paul's High School, Thomas E. Harding
was a proud member of the United States Navy from 1951-1955 and actively
served on the USS Ingraham, DD694 during the Korean Conflict; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Harding distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Harding worked at IBM Endicott, New York, for 34
years as a computer software engineer; and
WHEREAS, His commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity,
carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and
civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Harding and his wife June were active members of
the Church of Saints John and Andrew in Binghamton, New York; and
WHEREAS, He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Ancient
Order of Hibernians, and the Perpetual Adoration group of St. Patrick's
Church; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Harding was a loving and dedicated husband, father,
grandfather, brother, son, uncle, and friend to many; he placed his
faith in God and dedication to his family above all else; and
WHEREAS, Known for his abilities to repair and maintain many things,
Thomas E. Harding would often stop what he was doing to help others in
need of his talents; and
WHEREAS, He enjoyed hockey in the local Binghamton area throughout the
70s and 80s and was a dedicated New York Ranger fan, continuing to watch
the NHL until his death; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his loving wife of 53 years, June Buchta Hard-
ing, grandparents, Marie and John; parents, Ezra and Ann Harding; and
grandson, Matthew McManus, Thomas E. Harding is survived by his chil-
dren, Diane and Dave Cobb, JoAnne and Dan McManus, Thomas and Susanne
Harding, Michael and Ann Harding, Dan and Becky Harding; his grandchil-
dren, Steven and Jennifer Cobb, Jennifer Cobb, Danny and Tori McManus,
Shannon McManus, Emily Harding, Sean Harding, Natalie Harding, Amelia
Harding, Grace Harding, Lily Harding, Ava Harding; two great-grandchil-
dren, Brianna and Isabella Cobb; brother and sister-in-law, Dr. John and
Marie Harding and family; sister and brother-in-law, Joan and George
Hays and family; sister-in-law, Diane Derr and family; and the Keenan
families; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Thomas E. Harding 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 Thomas E. Harding, 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 Thomas E. Harding.