LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Leo G. Cook of Vestal, New
York, distinguished 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, Leo G. Cook of Vestal, New York, died on Sunday, June 3,
2012, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, A very compassionate, loving, and honest man, Leo G. Cook of
Vestal, New York, was an active supporter of local businesses and sports
programs; he coached numerous youth programs throughout the area and his
most rewarding experience was working with the Vestal Challenger League
for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Leo G. Cook was also very proud to support local charities by
participating in the BC Open Pro Am for 32 consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, A supervisor of the Sun Oil Company and an owner and operator
of Cook's Tree Service for 43 years, Leo G. Cook served for four years
in the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, After retirement, Leo G. Cook spent many hours on the golf
courses in the Triple Cities and in Betmar, Florida, where he and his
wife had their winter home; and
WHEREAS, Leo G. Cook was an active member in CNY Cursillo, St.
Andrews, and St Paul's Episcopal Churches; during the winter months, he
attended St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church in Zephyrhills, Florida; and
WHEREAS, The loving partner of his wife of 60 years, Nanda, Leo G.
Cook will be remembered as a professional arborist, for his love of
golf, for his many dear friends and for his selflessness as a father,
grandfather and great-grandfather; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his parents, Claude and Mildred Cook of
Greene, New York, Leo G. Cook is survived by his wife, Nanda; and five
children, Susan and Rick Phelps of Hertford, North Carolina, L. Gary and
Valerie, Jeffrey and Myrna, Scott and Mary, David and Terri Cook, all of
Vestal, New York; and
WHEREAS, Leo G. Cook is also survived by 18 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; and by his brothers, Edward and Esther Cook, Leroy
and Jan Cook, Jack and Judy Cook; as well as by three sisters-in-law,
Addie Stowell, Johanna Lawton, Hilda Eckenrode; and several nieces and
nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, Leo G. Cook 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; he will be remembered as someone who made a posi-
tive difference in the lives of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Leo G. Cook, 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 Leo G. Cook.