LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Charles S. Adams, Jr.,
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, Charles S. Adams, Jr., of Marathon, New York, died on Wednes-
day, April 18, 2012, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, The son of Charles Sisson and Olive Neuber Adams, Charles S.
Adams, Jr. was born on January 19, 1928, in Schenectady, New York; he
graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S.E. in
industrial/mechanical engineering; and
WHEREAS, A U.S Army veteran of both World War II and the Korean
conflict, Charles S. Adams, Jr. started his career with the General
Electric Company and was a graduate of the General Electric Manufactur-
ing Management Program; at General Electric, he had five years experi-
ence in first line shop operations management; and 19 years high level
experience in domestic and international purchasing, production and
inventory control, and traffic and materials management; and
WHEREAS, In 1974, Charles S. Adams, Jr. joined Smith Corona and worked
as a purchasing manager, operation manager in plastic molding and
finishing, and as plant superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Charles S. Adams. Jr. served as Supervisor of the Town of
Marathon, New York, for 20 years; he was committed to his community
during his 20-year tenure on the Town Board; known for his honesty and
integrity, he always put his community first, was a good neighbor and
always willing to help; and
WHEREAS, As Town Supervisor of Marathon, New York, Charles S. Adams;
Jr. oversaw the renovation of the current Town Hall at 40 West Main
Street, and managed to keep taxes as low as possible in the town; and
WHEREAS, A lover of the Adirondacks, Charles S. Adams, Jr. was a
50-year member of the National Ski Patrol, most recently at Greek Peak;
he also served on the Board of Directors for Ski Hickory Hill and the
Woodbury Hill Swim Club; in addition, he was also actively involved in
the Central New York Maple Festival and the annual Marathon 1890 Union
Fair; and
WHEREAS, A member of Delta Tau Delta, Charles S. Adams, Jr. held an
emergency medical technician certification for many years; and
WHEREAS, Charles S. Adams, Jr. is survived by his wife of 28 years,
Connie White of Marathon; two sons, John C. of Arlington, Virginia, and
Jefferson M. in Marathon, New York; a daughter, Barbara Lane of South-
wick, Massachusetts; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren;
he was predeceased by his parents and a son, Charles S. Adams III; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Charles S. Adams, Jr. 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
positive difference in the lives of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Charles S. Adams, Jr., 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 Charles S. Adams, Jr.