LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Frank C. Shaw, 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, Frank Shaw died on January 16, 2011, at the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, Frank Shaw distinguished himself in his profession and by his
sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his
community; and
WHEREAS, Frank Shaw's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Frank Shaw served as a Lieutenant Commander during World War
II and later retired from the United States Navy Reserves; he was an
attorney with Shaw, Esworthy, O'Brien and Crowley for 55 years and was
the attorney for the Susquehanna Valley School District; and
WHEREAS, Frank Shaw was a member of the Broome County Bar Association,
Military Officers Association of America, American Legion Post 80, Conk-
lin Kiwanis, and the American Red Cross; he was a longtime member of the
Church of the Good Shepherd; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his first wife, Marjorie, Frank Shaw is
survived by his wife, Sandra; his children, Frank, Sarah, Robert,
Susanne, Shirley, Paul, Penny; his step children Victoria, Elizabeth,
Sharon, and Sarah; his brother, George; as well as many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Frank Shaw 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 Frank C. Shaw, 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 Frank C. Shaw.