LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Margaret A. Turna upon the occasion of
her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Town of
Chenango

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Our local governments, our State and our Nation have been
strengthened by generations of Americans who felt a sense of responsi-
bility to their community, to one another and to their families; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Margaret A. Turna upon the occasion of her retirement after 31 years of
distinguished service to the Town of Chenango; and
WHEREAS, For the past 31 years, Margaret Turna rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Town of Chenango earning the
admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Turna graduated from Marywood College in 1959; she
then began teaching at Chenango Forks School that year; a devoted wife
and mother, she eventually left teaching to raise her family; and
WHEREAS, In 1979, upon raising her children, Margaret Turna began her
career as a member of the Town of Chenango Town Board; she ultimately
became Supervisor for the Town of Chenango in 1993; and
WHEREAS, Always harboring a love for teaching, Margaret Turna returned
to the field of education, teaching part-time at Broome Community
College from 1981 to 1999; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Turna was awarded Life Membership in both the New
York State Parent Teachers Association and the Chenango Volunteer Emer-
gency Squad; and
WHEREAS, Actively involved with a multitude of organizations, Margaret
Turna was Past President of both the Nimmonsburg Rotary and the Broome
County Association of Towns and Villages; furthermore, she was a member
of the Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study Policy Committee,
the Office for the Aging Advisory Board as well as the Chenango Bridge
Community Association; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Supervisor for the Town of Chenango,
Margaret Turna served with loyalty, honor and distinction, and was
governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of
human problems in her official acts; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her loving husband, John, and
their two wonderful sons, John and Mike; and two adoring grandchildren,
Michael and Sarah, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life
and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the
great State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good
works of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate
their lives and careers to the service of others; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Margaret A. Turna upon the occasion of her retirement after
31years of distinguished service to the Town of Chenango and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Margaret A. Turna.