OWEGO, NY (WHCU) — A longtime former Tioga County legislator is being recognized for his years of work.

Legislative Chair Martha Sauerbrey says Peter Ward’s family was presented with the resolution at Thursday’s meeting. Ward, who served between 1996 and 2004, passed away last month at 94. His wife and daughter were in attendance.

Ward also served three years as chair of the Tioga County Legislature.