LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring LaVerne M. Sessler, Sr., posthumously
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Henry C. Welles
Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative body to recognize and pay
tribute to those exemplary individuals within the Empire State who made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspired others
through their model citizenry and noble deeds; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor LaVerne M.
Sessler, Sr. posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recip-
ient of the Henry C. Welles Award, which was observed on Friday, May 25,
2012, at the Waterloo Library and Historical Society in Waterloo, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Waterloo, New York, LaVerne M. Sessler, Sr. graduated
from Waterloo High School; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 19, LaVerne M. Sessler, Sr. began an excavating
business; he founded several establishments throughout his lifetime,
some of which include: L.M. Sessler Excavating & Wrecking, Inc., Sessler
Industrial Park, Sessler Metal Fabricating, and Associated Asbestos
Abatement Contractors; and
WHEREAS, LaVerne M. Sessler, Sr. organized a committee to update the
history of Waterloo, and in 2005, A HISTORY OF WATERLOO 1928-2005 was
published by the Sessler Family; in 1981, he served as Chairman of the
Seneca County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, LaVerne M.
Sessler, Sr. was called upon to contribute his time and talents to
countless civic and charitable endeavors and always gave of himself
unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, LaVerne M. Sessler, Sr. was affiliated with several civic
organizations such as: the Waterloo Lions Club, the Waterloo Sportsmen's
Club, the Seneca Falls Elks Club, the United States Selective Service
Review Board, the CNY Kidney Foundation and the National Association of
Woodies (Wood Bodied Vehicles); and
WHEREAS, LaVerne M. Sessler, Sr. was the recipient of numerous awards,
including: ENR's Top 20 national ranking of Sessler Wrecking, Inc., the
1997 Sharing the Light Humanitarian Award by the Finger Lakes Office of
Social Ministry, the 2001 Lions International Community Service & Life
Membership Award, the 2001 Seneca County Chamber of Commerce's first
Citizen of the Year Award, and the 2002 National Association of Demoli-
tion Contractors Lifetime Achievement Award, just to name a few; and
WHEREAS, LaVerne M. Sessler, Sr. gave not only his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and, therefore,
has been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout his life were his wife, Barbara, and
their children, Jane, Craig and LaVerne Jr.; he and his wife were also
blessed with both several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which LaVerne M. Sessler, Sr. certainly
displayed throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor LaVerne M. Sessler, Sr. posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Henry C. Welles Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of LaVerne M. Sessler, Sr.