LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION  paying  tribute  to life and accomplishments of
John F. Wade, 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, John F. Wade of Biddeford, Maine, died on  Saturday,  January
8, 2011, at the age of 56; and
  WHEREAS,  Son  of Sean and Rosaleen O'Shea Wade, John F. Wade was born
in Dublin, Ireland, on April 12, 1954, and arrived in America  with  his
family in October of 1958; and
  WHEREAS,  After  growing up in Manhattan and Northern New Jersey, John
F.  Wade graduated from Tusculum College  in  Greenville,  Tennessee  in
1976,  and  two years later undertook graduate studies at Southern Illi-
nois University in Carbondale, Illinois; and
  WHEREAS, Shortly after graduation, John F. Wade went on to  serve  the
government  in  positions ranging from Director of Education to Chief of
Staff; he also worked on  numerous  political  campaigns  in  Washington
D.C., New York and Maine; and
  WHEREAS,  This eminent man distinguished himself in his profession and
by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
  WHEREAS, John F. Wade's commitment to excellence, and  his  spirit  of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
  WHEREAS,  After  leaving  government  service, John F. Wade remained a
political activist dedicated to progressive and lesbian, gay,  bisexual,
and transgender causes and campaigns; and
  WHEREAS, Moreover, a strong activist for social justice and education,
particularly for women and minorities, John F. Wade acted as a dedicated
consultant and fiery volunteer until the Fall of 2010; and
  WHEREAS, John F. Wade is survived by his loving mother, Rosaleen Wade;
one  sister,  Ann  Marie, and one brother, Richard Wade; as well as four
nieces, Rosaleen, Christina, Lindsey and Diana,  and  one  nephew,  Ryan
Wade; and
  WHEREAS,  Armed  with  a  humanistic  spirit,  imbued  with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, John F. Wade 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 pay
tribute to the life and accomplishments of John F.  Wade,  distinguished
citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of John F. Wade.