LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Patricia L. Wojcik, 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, Patricia L. Wojcik of Cheektowaga, New York, died on April
22, 2011, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Immaculate Heart of Mary Academy (Villa Maria),
Patricia L. Wojcik later received her associate's degree from Erie Coun-
ty Technical Institute; and
WHEREAS, Patricia L. Wojcik distinguished herself in her profession
and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, Patricia L. Wojcik was named the head of the Cheektowaga
Department of Senior Services in 1980; the center opened its doors in
1982, becoming an integral part of the community for people over 60 in
Cheektowaga; she retired from this position in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Patricia L. Wojcik's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable woman led fund raising efforts and oversaw
the construction of the Senior Citizen Center; she was recognized by the
White House Conference on the Aging and received numerous honors includ-
ing the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation's Caritas Award, Congressional
Recognition for Outstanding Service to the Community, Zonta Club
Outstanding Woman of the Year and was the 1996 AmPol Citizen of the Year
as Individual in Organizations; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her husband, Joseph C. Wojcik, Patricia L.
Wojcik is survived by a son, Joseph; a daughter, Barbara Maryniak; and a
sister, Barbara Waligora-Serafin; she was the longtime partner of the
late Robert Tayler, who died in 2007, and was most recently the compan-
ion of Eugene Borgosz; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Patricia L. Wojcik 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 Patricia L. Wojcik, 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 Patricia L. Wojcik.