LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Roger Rascoe upon the occasion of his
retirement after more than 31 years of distinguished service to New York
State

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Roger Rascoe upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 31
years of distinguished service to New York State; and
WHEREAS, Born in Plattsburgh, New York, to Oscar and Marie Rascoe,
Roger Rascoe attended Lyon Mountain High School, where he graduated with
a Regents diploma in mathematics and science; while in school, he was
active in three sports, soccer, basketball, and baseball, and also found
the time to play percussion in the school band, and participate in
several school plays; and
WHEREAS, A United States veteran, Roger Rascoe proudly served the
United States Army during the Vietnam War with the Military Police as a
K-9 Specialist; and
WHEREAS, Roger Rascoe graduated from the Ulster County Community
College with an Associates degree in Criminal Justice and also earned a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the State University of New
York College at New Paltz; and
WHEREAS, Roger Rascoe started working for the State of New York as a
Campus Security Officer and has held positions in New York State public
service as a Correction Officer, Temporary Release Supervisor, Grievance
Supervisor, Correction Counselor, Senior Corrections Counselor, and a
Youth Facility Assistant Director; he completed his esteemed career as a
Youth Facility Director; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Roger Rascoe served the State of New
York with the utmost intelligence and caring dedication, continuously
striving to effectively fulfill the duties of his position; and
WHEREAS, Roger Rascoe, a man of singular distinction, whose wisdom,
guidance, and most of all unparalleled professionalism, earned him the
admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues and all those he came
in contact with during his service to New York State; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Roger Rascoe has compiled
an impressive record of community service; he is a 35-year member of the
American Legion, serving seven years as Commander; a life member of the
Wallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company, Inc.; and has served as treasur-
er, first to the Wallkill Fire District, and now to the Shawangunk
Valley Fire District for over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Roger Rascoe has also served the Town of Shawangunk in many
capacities; he was the Town's first Fire and Safety Inspector, served
six years as a Town Councilman, was a member of its Comprehensive Plan
Committee and now for the past three years has been a member of the
Town's Zoning Board; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Roger Rascoe has served as the Ulster County
Representative to the Stewart Airport Noise Abatement Committee and as a
civilian representative on the Ulster County Criminal Justice Council;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jane, and their four
children, Barbara, Renee, David and Adrienne, as well as their five
grandchildren, Nicole, Kraig, Leo, Abreeanna and George, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Roger Rascoe, and to wish him continued success in all of his
future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Roger Rascoe.