LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Franklin H. Merrill,
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, Franklin H. Merrill, of Amherst, New York, died on January
30, 2012, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Franklin H. Merrill distinguished himself in his profession
and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Franklin H. Merrill's commitment to excellence, and his spir-
it of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Franklin H. Merrill is survived by his wife of 31 years,
Dorothy Merrill; two daughters, Cynthia Naples and Deborah Becker; his
grandchildren, Samantha, Miranda and Maren; and one sister, Vivian Mill-
er; as well as several nieces and nephews; Franklin was predeceased by
his brother, Colonel Thomas Merrill and one sister, Evelyn Miller; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Franklin H. Merrill 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
mourn the death of Franklin H. Merrill, distinguished 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 Franklin H. Merrill.