Bill Text: NY J00459 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Sue Montgomery Corey, distinguished citizen, caring family member and devoted member of her community

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 42-21)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-28 - ADOPTED [J00459 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00459-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 459

BY: Senator STEC

        MOURNING   the  death  of  Sue  Montgomery  Corey,
        distinguished  citizen,  caring  family  member  and
        devoted member of her community

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  the  feelings  of  deepest  regret that this
Legislative Body pauses to  pay  tribute  to  Sue  Montgomery  Corey,  a
remarkable  citizen whose lifework and civic endeavors served to enhance
the quality of life in her community and the great State  of  New  York;
and

  WHEREAS, Sue Montgomery Corey of Minerva, New York, died on Tuesday,
January 24, 2023, at the age of 64; and

  WHEREAS,  Born in Potsdam, New York, Sue Montgomery Corey grew up in
Altona, and was the eldest of five siblings;  her  wisdom  and  kindness
from a young age made her the perfect role model for her two sisters and
two brothers, whom she held dear; and

  WHEREAS,  After  attending Altona Central School and then graduating
from Northern Adirondack Central High School  in  1976,  Sue  Montgomery
Corey  achieved  an  impressive  academic  career,  graduating  from St.
Lawrence University in Canton, New York, where she received  a  Bachelor
of  Arts  degree in Government and Environmental Studies; she went on to
earn a Master of Science degree in  Technical  Communications  from  the
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1993; and

  WHEREAS,   Sue   Montgomery   Corey  distinguished  herself  in  her
profession and in 2009, she became the first female  Supervisor  of  the
Town of Minerva, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  A  true  asset  to her community, Sue Montgomery Corey was
actively involved in the Minerva Service Organization  and  coached  the
Minerva  Central  School's  Odyssey  of  the  Mind  team  for  15 years;
furthermore, for the past eight years, she served as the Director of the
Indian Lake Theater; and

  WHEREAS, In 2003, Sue Montgomery Corey and her  husband  were  named
Citizens of the Year, and in 2016, she was named the Democratic Election
Commissioner of Essex County; and

  WHEREAS,  Protector  and  supporter  of  her  family, Sue Montgomery
Corey's wisdom and kindness will be greatly missed by her community  and
family;  she  was  an  amazing  mother, grandmother and caregiver to all
those she loved; and

  WHEREAS, Some of the unique attributes of Sue Montgomery Corey  will
be  forever  missed,  like her competitiveness, her adventurousness, her
artistry, her collective hobbies and her fascinating spirit; and

  WHEREAS, Sue Montgomery Corey  is  survived  by  her  husband,  Mike
Corey;  her  daughter,  Emma; her son, Eben; her two grandchildren, Nora
and Garreth; her mother, Ellen; her sisters, Karen and Laurie;  and  her
brothers, Bill and Tom; and


  WHEREAS,  Resting  in  love,  Sue  Montgomery  Corey leaves behind a
legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain  as  a
comforting  memory  to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be
it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn  the  death  of  Sue  Montgomery Corey, and to express its deepest
condolences to her family; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Sue Montgomery Corey.