LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Leon Heagle upon the occasion of his
retirement as Mayor of the Village of Parish, New York

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in fill accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Leon
Heagle upon the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of the Village of
Parish, New York; and
WHEREAS, Leon Heagle was born in Phoenix, New York, in 1943, where he
was raised by a foster family after his mother's death, and where he
learned the strong work ethic that has carried him through a lifetime of
helping others; and
WHEREAS, Leon Heagle served his country as a member of the United
States Army in Korea; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, Leon Heagle became a Parish Village Trustee, and
four years later, he held the esteemed position of Mayor of the Village
of Parish; and
WHEREAS, Leon Heagle has also served his community as past commander
for the Russell Horning Post, past president of the Parish Lions Club,
past president of the Parish Fire Department, and former assistant fire
chief and past president of the Oswego County Firefighters Association;
currently, he serves as a Trustee of the Parish United Methodist Church;
and
WHEREAS, Upon retirement, Leon Heagle looks forward to celebrating his
45th Wedding Anniversary with his wife, Susanne, in November of 2013,
spending time with family, and in his woodworking shop; and
WHEREAS, For the past 16 years, Leon Heagle has rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Village of Parish; and
WHEREAS, As Mayor, Leon Heagle served with loyalty, honor and
distinction and was governed by a keen sense of duty and a unique grasp
of human problems; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Leon Heagle upon the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of the
Village of Parish; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Leon Heagle.