LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Edward Binder upon the occasion of
receiving the Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award from
the Warren-Hamilton County Office for the Aging on May 21, 2009

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Edward Binder upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Contrib-
ution by a Senior Citizen Award from the Warren-Hamilton County Office
for the Aging on May 21, 2009, at the Ft. William Henry in Lake George,
New York; and
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, A resident of Athol, New York, Edward Binder has given not
only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence
and leadership and consequently has been designated for this special
honor; and
WHEREAS, A United States Navy veteran, Edward Binder worked in various
divisions of United Technologies Corp. for 26 years until his retirement
in 1988, when he returned to the North Country and moved into his wife
Kathryn's parents' home in Athol; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Warren County, Edward Binder believes in
giving back to the region he loves so much; he and his wife were active
in the Meals on Wheels program for many years and he served as a member
of the Planning Board and Board of Assessors in Athol; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Edward Binder has served as President and Treas-
urer for the Thurman Sugar Loaf Mt. Seniors Club, Treasurer for the
Warrensburg 50 Plus Seniors Club, the Warren County Council of Senior
Citizens and the Warrensburg Alumni Association and is an active member
of Warrensburg American Legion Post 446; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Edward Binder has displayed through-
out his life; he has been called upon to contribute his time and talents
to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of
himself unstintingly; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Edward Binder and to wish him contin-
ued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Edward Binder upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding
Contribution by a Senior Citizen Award from the Warren-Hamilton County
Office for the Aging on May 21, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Edward Binder.