HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 9

Memorializing State Representative Bernard J. Lambert of West Swanzey

WHEREAS, it is with great sorrow that we have learned of the death of our colleague Bernard J. Lambert of West Swanzey, known to his friends as "Mickey"; and

WHEREAS, as a first term representative from Cheshire County District #11, Bernard J. Lambert served with great pride and enthusiasm on the Fish and Game Committee; and

WHEREAS, having been born in West Swanzey and spent his entire life there, he served his community as a Swanzey selectman, deputy Civil Defense director, deputy Fire Chief, and as a member of the West Swanzey Fire Department for almost forty years; and

WHEREAS, being a sports enthusiast, he was a member and past president of the governing board for the West Swanzey Athletic Association, a regular attendee at ball games at local fields and a fan of the Keene Swamp Bats baseball team; and

WHEREAS, those who knew him well say that for at least forty-eight years he annually planned well in advance to attend the Bradford, Vermont Game Supper, was in regular attendance at church suppers in Cheshire County, and diligently patrolled the restaurants on Route 10 from Winchester to Keene; and

WHEREAS, he had a knack for making people happy, whether by taking children to the fair or circus or by noticing little details like a need for picnic tables to make an area of town more enjoyable ; and

WHEREAS, when he laughed, his eyes closed like he really enjoyed the laughter; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives in Regular Session convened, that Bernard J. Lambert be saluted for his outstanding and dedicated service to his community and his state, and be it further

RESOLVED, that expressions of heartfelt sympathy be extended to his family and all who loved him, and that a copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to them.

Offered by the House of Representatives