2011-K198
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Lauraine Moje, 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, Lauraine Moje of Lockport, New York, died on February 24,
2011, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 12, 1932, Lauraine Gregson Moje was born and
raised in North Tonawanda, New York; she was a graduate of North Tona-
wanda High School; and
WHEREAS, Lauraine Gregson was married to Robert W. Moje on August 8,
1953, and together they were blessed with a loving family; and
WHEREAS, Lauraine Moje's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A proud member of the Wendelville Ladies Auxiliary for 51
years, Lauraine Moje held the esteemed positions of President, Vice
President, and Secretary; and
WHEREAS, She also belonged to the Pendleton Historical Society and
Wendelville Senior Citizens and was active with the Pendleton Senior
Citizens of which she was President for many years; and
WHEREAS, Lauraine Moje distinguished herself in her profession and by
her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, Lauraine Moje cherished the many years she spent working with
her family operating Aunt Tillies Candies, in North Tonawanda; and
WHEREAS, Lauraine Moje especially enjoyed Wendelville Field Days,
playing cards, being with her grandchildren, and going places with her
friends; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Mildred Gregson, her
husband, Robert Moje and her granddaughter, Elizabeth, Lauraine Moje is
survived by her three sons and one daughter, David (Ann) Moje, Randy
Moje, Paul (Kathleen) Moje, and Cheryl (David) Wright; eight grandchil-
dren, Jennifer (Peter) Chenier, Matthew, Joshua, Zachery and Andrew
Moje, Brooke and Brittany Wright; one great-grandchild, Christopher
Chenier; and her siblings Robert (Rosemary) Gregson, Betty (Thomas)
Wilke, Marie (Jay) Doane, and Roger (Deborah) Gregson, as well as many
nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Lauraine Moje 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 Lauraine Moje, 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 Lauraine Moje.