Bill Text: NY K00495 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Ashur Terwilliger, distinguished citizen, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-17 - adopted [K00495 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00495-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 495

BY: M. of A. Friend

        MOURNING   the   death   of   Ashur   Terwilliger,
        distinguished citizen, and  devoted  member  of  his
        community

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body 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, Ashur Terwilliger of Lowman,  New  York,  died  on  Sunday,
December 18, 2022, at the age of 85; and

  WHEREAS,  Ashur  Terwilliger distinguished himself in his profession
and by his  sincere  dedication  and  substantial  contribution  to  the
welfare of his community; and

  WHEREAS,  Ashur  Terwilliger's  commitment  to  excellence,  and his
spirit  of  humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,
including charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS,  For more than one-half century, Ashur served his community
in varied roles of leadership and volunteerism, including serving as the
Director of the Chemung Farm Bureau, a Member of  the  Town  of  Baldwin
Planning  Board,  a  Member  of  the Chemung County Fair Planning Board,
numerous task forces and community groups, and founded the first oil and
gas coalition in the area; and

  WHEREAS, He worked with dedication for the Town of  Baldwin  Highway
Department  and  worked  his  way  to  fulfilling  the  esteemed role of
Superintendent, a position he held for 25 years; and

  WHEREAS, Ashur Terwilliger leaves behind an unparalleled  legacy  of
service  to  his community, most notably, his 50 years of service to the
Chemung County Farm Bureau with 30 years served as President; and

  WHEREAS, With  his  caring  nature  and  love  for  children,  Ashur
Terwilliger  set up the Lowman Little League Baseball program, providing
a great new service to the families in his community; and

  WHEREAS, Ashur Terwilliger is survived by  his  loving  wife  of  66
years,   Margaret;  his  sons,  Christopher,  Ross,  and  Ashur;  his  7
grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a  sense  of
compassion,  Ashur  Terwilliger  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 Ashur Terwilliger, distinguished citizen, and devoted
member of his community; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Ashur Terwilliger.