LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Chief Roger A. Waugh II,
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, Roger A. Waugh II of Seneca Falls, New York, died on Sunday,
February 13, 2011, at the age of 48; and
WHEREAS, The son of Roger A. and Wanda Bennett Waugh I, Roger A. Waugh
II was born in Waterloo on September 30, 1962; he was a life resident of
Seneca Falls and was employed by Seneca Stone of Seneca Falls; and
WHEREAS, Roger A. Waugh II was a member of the Magee Fire Department;
he joined the department in January of 1992 and served as its Fire Chief
since January 2003; he was a very active and dedicated member who played
a large role in recruiting volunteers for the department; and
WHEREAS, Roger A. Waugh II distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Roger A. Waugh II's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Chester and Bertha
Bennett; his paternal grandparents, Marion Waugh and Isabelle Waugh
Kidd; one aunt, Esther Lowrey; and one uncle, Richard Oltz; Roger A.
Waugh II is survived by his parents, Roger A. and Wanda Bennett Waugh I;
one sister, Christine (Martin) Furano; one niece, Samantha Furano; one
nephew, Nicholas Furano; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins;
and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Roger A. Waugh II 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 Chief Roger A. Waugh II, 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 Chief Roger A. Waugh II.