LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying tribute to the life and accomplishments of
William A. Wutz III, 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, William A. Wutz III of Williamsville, New York, died on
Friday, April 22, 2011, at the age of 71; and
WHEREAS, Born in Buffalo, New York, William A. Wutz III was a 1957
graduate of Williamsville South High School and served as a medic in the
Air Force, attaining the rank of airman first class; he then earned a
bachelor's degree in history from the University at Buffalo; and
WHEREAS, William A. Wutz III distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, William A. Wutz III worked at Westinghouse in production and
human resources, then as a union representative; when the plant closed,
he held various jobs, then attended Erie Community College and became a
certified alcoholism counselor; and
WHEREAS, Soon after, William A. Wutz III joined the staff of the
substance abuse unit at Erie County Medical Center and worked at ECMC's
downtown clinic; he also was the hospital's drug court coordinator and
helped set up drug courts in Amherst and Cheektowaga; after he retired
in 2004, he was called back to help establish a drug court in Clarence;
and
WHEREAS, William A. Wutz III's commitment to excellence, and his spir-
it of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Elected as Village Trustee in 1995 and 1999, William A. Wutz
III also served as Williamsville's Deputy Mayor from 1998-1999,
2001-2002, and 2002-2003; and
WHEREAS, William A. Wutz III was a member of the Williamsville Zoning
Board and Planning Board and served on the Town of Amherst Ethics
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, William A. Wutz III was a member of SS. Peter &
Paul Catholic Church, where he was chairman of the Cemetery Committee
and a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Committee; he also was a
seventh-degree member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Gregory the
Great Church; and
WHEREAS, William A. Wutz III is survived by his wife of 43 years,
Linda Wutz; two daughters, Jennifer Wutz-Lopes and Meredith Wutz-Torres;
and two brothers, Michael P. Wutz and Thomas J. Wutz; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, William A. Wutz III 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 pay
tribute to the life and accomplishments of William A. Wutz III, distin-
guished 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 William A. Wutz III.