LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Victoria F. Bruch, 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, Victoria F. Bruch of Amherst, New York died on January 10,
2011, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, The former Victoria F. Cholasinski grew up on the East Side
of Buffalo and attended East High School; she then moved to Cheektowaga
and lived there for 20 years before moving to West Seneca and later to
Amherst to be closer to her daughter; and
WHEREAS, Victoria F. Bruch was an employee at Sattler's Department
Store for 15 years before becoming a stay-at-home mother; and
WHEREAS, Victoria F. Bruch distinguished herself by her sincere dedi-
cation and substantial contribution to the welfare of her community; her
commitment to excellence, and her spirit of humanity, carried over into
all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Active for many years in the Polish Union of America, Victo-
ria F. Bruch proudly served as an officer of Branch 225 and was twice
elected a delegate to the Grand Convention; she was also a proud member
of the Kalina Singing Society; and
WHEREAS, A member of St. John Gualbert Catholic Church in Cheektowaga
for 50 years, Victoria F. Bruch was involved in its Home School Associ-
ation; she was very active in community and political affairs in Amherst
until the time of her death; and
WHEREAS, Victoria F. Bruch is survived by her loving husband of 59
years Edward, her wonderful daughter Deborah, son-in-law Carl Bucki as
well as her adoring grandson, Craig; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Victoria F. Bruch 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 Victoria F. Bruch, 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 Victoria F. Bruch.