LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending David H. Rylance upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the American Red Cross of
Ulster County on June 5, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
David H. Rylance upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by the American Red Cross of Ulster County at its 10th Annual
Founders Dinner to be held on Friday, June 5, 2009, at Wiltwyck Golf
Club, Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, David H. Rylance has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, David H. Rylance attended public schools in Kingston, New
York, and graduated from Kingston High School in 1958; after graduation,
he proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1958 until 1962;
and
WHEREAS, Upon his honorable discharge, David H. Rylance enrolled at
the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he earned his Bachelor of
Science degree in 1966; after completing college, he returned to King-
ston and joined a family-owned printing company; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, David H. Rylance became the CEO and
owner of the company in 1977; that same year, he completed the
Owner/President Management program at the Harvard Business School; and
WHEREAS, Today, David H. Rylance is self-employed as a Sales Consult-
ant for Rylance Associates and Geiger Promotional Products; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, David H. Rylance 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, David H. Rylance has served on many community boards and has
been an active member of numerous organizations including: the Chamber
of Commerce of Ulster County, YMCA, Kingston Kiwanis Club, Wiltwyck Golf
Club, The Kingston Hospital, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wiltwyck Rural
Cemetery, as well as SUNY Ulster Community College, where he has served
as a Trustee since 1987, and is a past Board Chair; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, David H. Rylance has stood constant in digni-
ty, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Elaine B. Rylance,
their two children, and their spouses, as well as their three grandchil-
dren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; 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
commend David H. Rylance upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the American Red Cross of Ulster County on June
5, 2009; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David H. Rylance.