Bill Text: NY K02122 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Maurice Gerry upon the occasion of his designation as a 2024 Wall of Fame member by the Liberty Central School District

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-07 - adopted [K02122 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K02122-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 2122

BY: M. of A. Gunther

        HONORING  Maurice  Gerry  upon the occasion of his
        designation as a 2024 Wall of  Fame  member  by  the
        Liberty Central School District

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who would devote  their  life's  work
and  purpose  to  community  service, contributing to the welfare of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Maurice  Gerry  upon  the  occasion of his designation as a 2024 Wall of
Fame member by the Liberty Central School District; and

  WHEREAS, The Wall of Fame was established in 2011 by  the  Board  of
Education   to  honor  extraordinary  alumni;  nominees  are  judged  on
exceptional accomplishments and significant contributions  within  their
career, community, or personal life; and

  WHEREAS,  A  member  of the Class of 1949 of Liberty Central School,
Maurice Gerry has strong roots in the community; he recently paid homage
to his first  teacher,  Mrs.  Manion,  by  dedicating  a  plaque  to  be
displayed on the schoolhouse wall once restored; and

  WHEREAS,  After  high  school,  Maurice Gerry enlisted in the United
States  Navy  and  later  resettled  in  San  Francisco,  working   with
influential  figures  such as Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey
Milk; and

  WHEREAS, Actively involved in Diane  Feinstein's  mayoral  campaign,
Maurice  Gerry  's  efforts  to  raise awareness about the AIDS epidemic
earned him the honor of  representing  Alaska  in  a  Washington,  D.C.,
parade for the cause; and

  WHEREAS,  Returning  to  Liberty,  New  York, Maurice Gerry immersed
himself in local politics, the  arts  and  preservation;  the  visionary
behind  the  Ms. Sullivan County Beauty Pageant, he championed diversity
and inclusion, ensuring financial barriers did not hinder participation;
and

  WHEREAS, Serving as town councilman for two decades,  Maurice  Gerry
was  affectionately known as the "Tree Hugger," and dedicated himself to
maintaining Liberty's beauty and integrity; and

  WHEREAS, At the age of 91, Maurice Gerry assumed the role of interim
councilman, a testament to his enduring commitment; he actively supports
humanitarian efforts locally and internationally, holding seats at 0 & M
Museum, Liberty Arts Museum, Time and Again Museum,  and  the  Shandelee
Music Festival; and

  WHERAS,  At  93,  Maurice  Gerry  remains  an inspiration, weaving the
threads of community, history, and compassion together; and

  WHEREAS, It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that  when
individuals  of  such  noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, 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
honor Maurice Gerry upon the occasion of his designation as a 2024  Wall
of Fame member by the Liberty Central School District; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Maurice Gerry.