LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Corrine A. Kleisle, distin-
guished 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 the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Corrine A. Kleisle of Lyons, New York died on Friday, August
7th, 2015, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Lyons, New York, Corrine A. Kleisle
was born on October 18th, 1936, to the late Carl and Carolyn Tellier
Mierke; and
WHEREAS, Corrine A. Kleisle distinguished herself in her profession
and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed woman served the Village of Lyons for 26 years,
and later was elected Mayor of Lyons in 2005, for two terms; she was
also actively involved in the New York State Conference of Mayors; and
WHEREAS, Corrine A. Kleisle's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Corrine A. Kleisle is survived by her husband of 32 years,
Richard; five children, Patricia (Harry), John (Sherry), Margaret,
Bonnie, John (Jean); seven grandchildren, Zachary, Lucas, Bryan, Kristen
Elizabeth, Kandice Holly, Daine and Joshua; 13 great-grandchildren,
Gabriella, Corrine, Samuel, Francesca, Cecilia, Izaiah, Isabel, Jasiah,
Gillian, Keigann, Nathen, Hunter and Maelacki; and a brother, Ralph; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Corrine A. Kleisle 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 Corrine A. Kleisle, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Corrine A. Kleisle.