LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Lois W. Ray of Delhi, New York, for
her leadership and dedication to the community

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Lois W. Ray of Delhi, New York, for her leadership and dedication to the
community; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Walton High School, Lois (Wilson) Ray relocated
to Delhi to attend Delhi Tech; and
WHEREAS, Married to Robert Ray, Lois was the bookkeeper for Ray Plumb-
ing & Heating while raising her two children; niece, Eileen; and Kay
Richardson; and
WHEREAS, Becoming involved in the Second Presbyterian Church (now
known as United Ministry) where she taught Sunday School and was a youth
leader, Lois W. Ray also served as Treasurer for the Delaware County
Council of Churches, United Ministry of Delhi and the Hudson North
District United Methodist Women New York Conference; she also served as
Secretary to Miriam Priscilla Circle of the First Presbyterian Church;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Lois W. Ray was actively involved in 4-H and the
Ghost Riders 4-H Club, as well as in the Delaware County Fair, serving
as its bookkeeper; she was also a member of the Delhi Emergency Squad
and spearheaded the formation and success of the Delhi Community Band;
and
WHEREAS, In 1992, Lois W. Ray's energy, skill and leadership were
paramount in raising the funds necessary to construct two new bridges
critical to the lifeblood of the Delhi community; she also exercised a
key leadership role in obtaining new Christmas lights for Delhi Village;
and
WHEREAS, The recipient of the American Hometown Leadership Award, the
only national award recognizing leaders from small towns, townships and
small governments whose community service exhibits the highest standards
of dedication, creativity and leadership, Lois W. Ray has demonstrated
in a grand manner that one person with a focused purpose and desire can
make a difference; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Lois W. Ray has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Lois W. Ray has displayed throughout
her life; and
WHEREAS. It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Lois W. Ray of Delhi, New York, for her leadership and dedi-
cation to the community; and be it further

RESOLVED. That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lois W. Ray, Delhi, New York.