LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Bruce R. Teague, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of the New York State Senate 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, Bruce R. Teague of Geneva, New York, untimely passing took
place on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the age of 63; and
WHEREAS, Bruce touched so many lives as a friend, accomplished
athlete, entrepreneur, and tireless advocate for Geneva; most important-
ly, Bruce was a devoted husband and father; and
WHEREAS, Bruce served his community with honor and distinction and
will long be remembered for his compassion and concern for others; and
WHEREAS, Bruce was an individual who exemplified all that is good in
our great State; we honor Bruce's legacy of service to the Geneva commu-
nity and remember his profound impact on the lives of so many; and
WHEREAS, Bruce was a lifelong resident of Geneva, New York, and the
son of the late Robert N. and Julanne Reed Teague; and
WHEREAS, Bruce was a proud graduate of Geneva High School, where he
was a three time letter winner in lacrosse, was named to the All-Upstate
New York 2nd Team as a junior and was a 1st Team selection his senior
year; and
WHEREAS, Bruce was a leader on and off the field, he was named as a
co-captain of the Geneva Varsity Lacrosse team his senior year and was
also the recipient of the Covert Award as the team's MVP; and
WHEREAS, Bruce went on to attend Cornell University and played on the
varsity lacrosse team for the Big Red for three years, and won the Ivy
League Championship each of those three seasons that he lettered; and
WHEREAS, Bruce's proudest athletic collegiate achievement was helping
lead Cornell to their first ever NCAA Division I National Championship
in 1971; and
WHEREAS, Due to his hard work and dedication, Bruce received the most
improved player of the year in his junior year; and
WHEREAS, In Bruce's senior year he was named an Honorable Mention
All-Ivy League; received the team's Joe Phillip Memorial Award, which
goes to the team's offensive MVP and was selected to play in the North
South Game; and
WHEREAS, Bruce continued his love for lacrosse by serving as a referee
for over 35 years on both the high school and collegiate level, includ-
ing the NCAA Division 3 Finals and the semi finals in Division 1, and
was a founding member of the Inter Collegiate Lacrosse Official Associ-
ation; and
WHEREAS, In 1996 Bruce was inducted in the Geneva Sports Hall of Fame,
because of his character, courage, leadership, and contributions to the
city of Geneva; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Bruce was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the
Rochester Chapter of US Lacrosse, a very prestigious accomplishment
considering the quality of players that are produced in the Rochester
area; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from officiating in 2009, Bruce went on to
help his son Bruce Teague Jr. coach the varsity lacrosse team at Marcus
Whitman High School and impart his knowledge and guidance to a new
generation of athletes; and
WHEREAS, Bruce started his career in the insurance business in 1973,
when he joined Henry and Shepherd Insurance Company; he served as Presi-

dent of Henry Shepherd Smith Incorporated until 2007, when he became the
managing partner of Finger Lakes Partners; and
WHEREAS, Bruce distinguished himself in his profession and by his
sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his
community; and
WHEREAS, An active member of the community, Bruce served on the Board
of Directors of the National Bank of Geneva for over 30 years; he was
the Chairman of the United Way Campaign in 1981, a founding member and
treasurer of the Finger Lake Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and member of
the Board of Trustees of Finger Lakes Health; and
WHEREAS, Bruce's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of humanity,
carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and
civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, In addition, he was a member of the Board of Directors of
Ontario ARC, a longtime member of Seneca Yacht Club, and the Geneva
Kiwanis Club; he was a member of the Geneva Scholar Associates of Hobart
and William Smith College, past President of Geneva Chamber of Commerce,
member of Geneva Growth, and the SAE Fraternity of Cornell University;
and
WHEREAS, An avid golfer, Bruce was a lifelong member of Geneva Country
Club where he served as Senior Champion and Past President; he was a
loyal Penn State fan in all sports, and was a member of Our Lady of
Peace Parish; and
WHEREAS, Bruce R. Teague is survived by his wife of over 40 years,
Beryl Mulvey Teague; his son, Bruce R. (Sandy) Teague Jr.; daughters,
Tiffany (Tim) Cohrs and Beth (Brian) Mabry; two brothers, R. Neilan
Teague, and Gary (Ruth) Teague; a sister, Leslie Harter; brother-in-law,
David G. Mulvey; and nine grandchildren, Kacie, Hayden, Gavin, Beth,
Leo, Teagan, Reed, Pierce, and Isla; as well as several nieces and neph-
ews, Bruce was predeceased by his parents, Robert N. and Julanne Reed
Teague and his in-laws, Beryl and Leo Mulvey; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Bruce 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 Bruce R. Teague, 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 Bruce R. Teague.