Senate Resolution No. 2094

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

MOURNING the death of Beth Mannion, distinguished
citizen and devoted member of her 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 this
great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Beth Mannion of Mount Kisco, New York, died on Saturday,
August 5, 2023, at the age of 57; and

WHEREAS, Born on November 3, 1965, to John and Carolyn O'Leary in
Mount Kisco, Beth Mannion grew up in Bedford Hills and graduated from
Fox Lane High School in 1983; she earned an associate degree from
Westchester Community College and later went on to receive a Bachelor of
Arts in Marketing degree from Western Connecticut University; and

WHEREAS, Beth Mannion's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

WHEREAS, After completing her education, Beth Mannion began working
at the Bedford Barn for several years and also spent time working at
other businesses, including Save-a-Tree; and

WHEREAS, In 1999, Beth Mannion married her beloved husband, Frank,
and later gave birth to their daughter Kristin in 2002; and

WHEREAS, Beth Mannion distinguished herself in her profession and by
her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and

WHEREAS, Devoting much of her time to her family and the betterment
of her community, Beth Mannion always exemplified service and
selflessness through her involvement in many organizations, including:
Mount Kisco Memorial Pool Swim Team, Mount Kisco American Youth Soccer
Organization, St. Patrick's in Bedford Annual Craft Fair, St. Patrick's
in Yorktown Auction - Hot Lunch - Spa - Class Mother and Volleyball,
Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Kennedy Catholic High School Cross Country and
Track Teams, St. Francis of Assisi Parish Council, and the Emergency
Shelter Partnership; and

WHEREAS, Beth Mannion is survived by her adoring husband, Frank;
four children, Luke (Sarah), Breeda Carbone (Joe), Kristin, and John
"Jack"; four grandchildren, Mary "Mollie", Callum, Lochlan Mannion, and
John Joseph Carbone; and her loving sisters, Kathleen "Kathy" O'Leary
Fable and Karen O'Leary Cunniffe; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Beth Mannion 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 Beth Mannion, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of her community; and be it further

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