LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Dawn Marie Lawson, distin-
guished 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, Dawn Marie Lawson of Chappaqua, New York, died on Friday
February 11, 2011 at the age of 48; and
WHEREAS, Born July 13, 1962, in Newport, Vermont, Dawn Marie Lawson
was a 1984 graduate of the University of Vermont, where she majored in
psychology and social services; and
WHEREAS, Dawn met her future husband John later in the summer of 1984
in Southampton, New York; and after living in Boston for several years,
they were married on April 21, 1990; everyone who knew the devoted
couple witnessed their boundless love and commitment for each other;
they were true soul mates; and
WHEREAS, The Lawsons later relocated to Manhattan, where Dawn worked
as a counselor and teacher for disabled persons at the Foundling Hospi-
tal; she later returned to school, became a Registered Nurse and went on
to work at White Plains Hospital and the Mount Kisco Medical Group; and
WHEREAS, Dawn Marie Lawson distinguished herself in her profession and
by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, They eventually settled in Chappaqua where they raised a
devoted and supportive family; Dawn was very active in the sports and
school activities of her children while John was busy coaching; and
WHEREAS, Dawn Marie Lawson always remained very close to her parents,
siblings and extended family, often spending summers and holidays
together in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Southampton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dawn Marie Lawson's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Often giving of her self and her time unstintingly, Dawn
Marie Lawson was a fundraiser and cyclist, completing several century
rides; she played Snowball Softball for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Socie-
ty; in addition, she became active fundraising, along with her children,
for The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life; and
WHEREAS, Dawn Marie Lawson's life was full of love and caring for
others; always remaining cheerful, sharing her typical humor and endless
smile; and
WHEREAS, Dawn Marie Lawson is survived by her parents, Phyllis and Tom
Lawson, her loving husband John, and three adoring children, Samantha,
Matthew and Jason 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, Dawn Marie Lawson 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 Dawn Marie Lawson, 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 Dawn Marie Lawson.