LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Craig R. Sickler upon the occasion of
being named the 2009 Tulip Ball Honoree by the Kingston Hospital Founda-
tion

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Craig R. Sickler has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Craig R.
Sickler upon the occasion of being named the 2009 Tulip Ball Honoree by
the Kingston Hospital Foundation at its 20th Annual Tulip Ball to be
held on Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Wiltwyck Golf Club, Kingston,
New York; and
WHEREAS, A native of Kingston, New York, Craig R. Sickler has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless endeavors on
behalf of The Kingston Hospital and has always given of himself unstint-
ingly; and
WHEREAS, Craig R. Sickler's affiliation with The Kingston Hospital
began when he became a member of the Foundation's Board of Directors in
2001; he later served as its chair from 2002 to 2003; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, in 2003, Craig R. Sickler became a member on
the Board of The Kingston Regional Health Care System while still main-
taining membership on the Foundation's Board; and
WHEREAS, In the beginning of 2004, The Kingston Hospital Board went
through a major restructuring and Craig R. Sickler was named the chair
of the now mirror boards of The Kingston Regional Health Care System and
The Kingston Hospital; and
WHEREAS, It was during Craig R. Sickler's tenure on The Kingston
Hospital Board that healthcare, especially The Kingston Hospital, start-
ed undergoing major changes; at this time, he took a very active role
and was instrumental in an extraordinary financial turnaround of the
Hospital; today, he is still involved in the realignment process and the
formation of Health Alliance Planning, where he is also a Board member;
and
WHEREAS, As part of the realignment process, Craig R. Sickler was
asked to resume his role as chair of The Kingston Hospital's Board of
Directors; he accepted and has faithfully served in this role since
October 2007; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, Craig R. Sickler has stood constant in digni-
ty, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Craig R. Sickler graduated Magna Cum Laude from Saint Bona-
venture University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
in Accounting; he began his CPA career as a staff accountant with Ernst
& Young, LLP; he then became a senior accountant with Weinaug, Benson,
Buffamante & Whipple, CPAs; he is currently president and managing
shareholder of Sickler, Torchia, Allen & Churchill, CPAs with offices
located in Lake Katrine and Hudson, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Craig R. Sickler was the recipient of the Michael H.
Urbach, CPA Community Builder Award, which recognizes individual CPAs
and their community involvement and volunteerism; this most prestigious
award is sponsored by the Council on Community Service of New York State
and the New York State Society of CPAs; he is also a member of the Amer-
ican Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the New York
State Society of Certified Public Accountants; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jennifer, and their
three children, Juliana, Jacob and Carter, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Craig R. Sickler has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Craig R. Sickler upon the occasion of being named the 2009 Tulip
Ball Honoree by the Kingston Hospital Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Craig R. Sickler.