LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Avery T. Ayers upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition on May 11, 2013

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; Avery T. Ayers is one such individual; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to join the Village of
Aurora community in honoring Avery T. Ayers upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition to be celebrated at an Appreciation
Dinner on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Aurora Firehouse; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the Village of Aurora, Avery T. Ayers
is the son of the late Sam and Jane Avery Ayers; he served as Village
Trustee from 1990 until 1994, and then as Chair of the Community Preser-
vation Panel from 1994-2011; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the popular band "Bottom Feeders," Avery T.
Ayers entertained audiences of all ages at the Morgan Opera House as
well as other local venues and events; and
WHEREAS, Avery T. Ayers was one of the creators of the infamous Auro-
rafest float, The Daves of Our Lives, and numerous, whimsical ice sculp-
tures that decorated many lawns throughout the Village of Aurora; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Nancy, and their two
children, Rachel and Sam, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Avery T. Ayers upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition on May 11, 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Avery T. Ayers.