LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marjorie S. Ryan upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Tom Sands Community Service Award by
Bishop Timon St. Jude High School

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, Marjorie S. Ryan 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 Marjorie S.
Ryan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Tom Sands
Community Service Award by Bishop Timon St. Jude High School on February
19, 2011, at its 31st Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony;
and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Marge, Marjorie Ryan has been called
upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charita-
ble endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of South Buffalo, Marjorie Ryan is a
stalwart advocate of volunteerism and community service, two attributes
which she has exemplified in her unending dedication to the beautifica-
tion and betterment of her community; she is the President of South
Buffalo Alive, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the
quality of life in South Buffalo; Marge had led this organization to
complete a variety of beautification projects throughout the neighbor-
hood; and
WHEREAS, The green spaces of South Buffalo have only benefitted from
Marjorie Ryan's careful attention and dedication; the reconstruction and
restoration of McClellan and McKinley Circles on McKinley Parkway,
designed originally by Frederick Law Olmsted, has added color and beauty
to this central parkway while remaining true to the design envisioned by
the nationally acclaimed landscape architect; and
WHEREAS, Other projects spearheaded by Marjorie Ryan include: the
restoration of Morgan Park, which now includes pathways and landscaping
in addition to the reclaimed wood carving (Carvings for a Cause) of an
Irish Immigrant; the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Potters and
Abbott Road; the snowflakes that decorate McKinley Parkway; the Bricks
in the Bowl Initiative in Cazenovia Park; the Tim Russert's Children's
Garden on South Park Avenue; landscape beds in Cazenovia Park; the beau-
tiful stone flower pots on South Park Avenue; and the Annual South
Buffalo Garden Walk; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her beautification efforts, Marjorie Ryan has
played a crucial role in advising policymakers and project designers as
to what the needs of all South Buffalonians are; whether it is the Outer
Harbor Parkway or the South Park Revitalization Initiative, or many
other projects, her voice is an important aspect of every restoration
and beautification project within South Buffalo; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Marjorie Ryan has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Tom, their chil-
dren, as well as their 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 Marjorie Ryan has displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Marjorie S. Ryan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Tom Sands Community Service Award by Bishop Timon St. Jude High
School; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marjorie S. Ryan.