LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Edith Porter upon the occasion of
celebrating 70 years of service to the United Methodist Church of
Hurleyville, New York

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, Edith Porter has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Edith Porter
upon the occasion of celebrating 70 years of service to the United Meth-
odist Church of Hurleyville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Edith Porter joined the United Methodist Church of Hurley-
ville on March 24, 1946; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the Church, Edith Porter has been a constant
presence behind the scenes preparing the altar and sanctuary for
services; she has also performed such important tasks as cleaning,
providing flowers for the pulpit, decorating for the different seasons,
and sending cards for a multitude of occasions; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed woman has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; she has worked diligently through-
out the years to lend a helping hand to others by nurturing and minis-
tering to the ill, and consoling those who are sad; and
WHEREAS, Known for being a wonderful baker, Edith Porter is always
willing to provide goods for bake sales, dinners, and other special
occasions; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Edith Porter has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Edith Porter has displayed through-
out her life; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most
importantly, people who volunteer their time in civic and charitable
endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; 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 celebrated and 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 Edith Porter upon the occasion of celebrating 70 years of
service to the United Methodist Church of Hurleyville, New York; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Edith Porter.