Assembly Resolution No. 259
BY: M. of A. Levenberg
MOURNING the death of Cheryl Timmons 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 the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Cheryl Timmons of Nelsonville, New York, died on February
21, 2023, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Cheryl Timmons distinguished herself in her profession and
by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 13, 1952, in Ossining, New York, to the
late Berline and Grace DiRocco, Cheryl Timmons attended Ossining High
School; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to her career, Cheryl Timmons worked for the Town
of Ossining's Office of the Assessor for over 35 years; and
WHEREAS, She was known for always going above and beyond to help the
senior citizens, veterans, volunteer firefighters and individuals with
disabilities as they tried to navigate through the process of securing
their tax exemptions; and
WHEREAS, Cheryl Timmons was a devoted parishioner at Our Lady of
Loretto Church located in Cold Spring, New York; and
WHEREAS, Cheryl Timmons' commitment to excellence, and her spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, With a great love for animals, Cheryl Timmons joyfully took
care of and fed her neighborhood cats; and
WHEREAS, Cheryl Timmons is survived by her devoted husband of 51
years, James Timmons; loving children, James, and William; cherished
grandchildren, James, Theresa, William, Dylan and Amanda, Allen and
Johnny, and her dear sister, Laurel; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Cheryl Timmons 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 Cheryl Timmons 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 Cheryl Timmons.
