LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Christine L. Padasak,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of her 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, Christine Padasak of Springville, New York died on Sunday,
February 27, 2011, at the age of 22; and
WHEREAS, Christine Padasak distinguished herself in her profession and
by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, Christine Padasak's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Born the middle child to Carol and Larry Padasak, 22-year old
Christine Padasak was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) at age one;
living with CF had taught her to be more compassionate toward others
with disabilities; she had been working at a preschool and was able to
sympathize with the parents of the students; and
WHEREAS, Since 1990, the Padasak Family has been involved with the CF
Foundation's annual walk-a-thon, Great Strides; each spring their team,
Beaner's Bunch, laces up their sneakers to raise awareness and support
the fight against CF; and
WHEREAS, Christine Padasak graduated from Springville-Griffith Insti-
tute in 2007 and enrolled in SUNY Fredonia that fall majoring in child-
hood education; she also earned scholarships from SolvayCARES and State
Farm Scholarship through Buffalo Urban League; she worked part-time at
Springville Preschool Learning Center, assisting with handicapped and
autistic children; and
WHEREAS, Besides being a scholar, poet and humanitarian, Christine
Padasak enjoyed playing the flute, camping, watching movies and playing
tennis; a runner, she had participated in many 5k races throughout West-
ern New York; and
WHEREAS, Christine Padasak always inspired everyone to be involved
with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with her cheerful disposition and
positive outlook; she truly personified her recent acquirement of the
Katie's Courage Award by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Along with her parents, Christine Padasak is survived by her
fiance Eric, siblings Larry M. and Mary, and her grandfather Lawrence;
and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Christine Padasak leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Christine L. Padasak, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Christine L. Padasak.