LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Austin E. Hodgkins, Jr. upon the occa-
sion of receiving the 2009 Distinguished Citizen Award from the Boy
Scouts of America on June 18, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Austin E. "Brud" Hodgkins, Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the 2009
Distinguished Citizen Award from the Boy Scouts of America at a recep-
tion to be held on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the Grandview; and
WHEREAS, Each year the prestigious "Distinguished Citizen Award" is
presented to individuals who exemplify in their daily lives the ideals
found within the Boy Scout Oath and Law; and
WHEREAS, Most deserving of this award, Austin E. Hodgkins, Jr. is a
man of singular distinction who has continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his
unwavering service to his community and profession and consequently has
been selected to receive this most esteemed honor; and
WHEREAS, Born August 1, 1945, in Temple, Maine, Austin E. Hodgkins,
Jr. received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maine in 1970;
he later earned his Master of Financial Sciences as well as his Master
of Management from The American College; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Austin E. Hodgkins, Jr. served as a Managing
Partner with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company from 1969 to
2008; today, he is a Senior Partner, specializing in Estate Planning,
Business Insurance, and Long Term Care at New York Partners, an affil-
iate of John Hancock Insurance Company; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Austin E. Hodgkins, Jr.
has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstint-
ingly; and
WHEREAS, Austin E. Hodgkins, Jr. is the Past Board Chairman and the
Past Campaign Chair for United Way of Dutchess County and is a past
member of the St. Francis Hospital Foundation Board; and
WHEREAS, Austin E. Hodgkins, Jr. is also a member of the Marist
College Presidents Club, the General Agents and Managers Association,
International Board, and the National Association of Insurance and
Financial Advisors; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Austin E. Hodgkins, Jr. is a significant
supporter of the LaGrange Little League/Town League and has worked on
several projects for the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Austin E. Hodgkins, Jr. has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Lori, his two chil-
dren, Larry and Laura, as well as Lori's children, Johanna, Victoria,
Stephanie and Matthew, 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 Austin E. Hodgkins, Jr. has
displayed throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Austin E. Hodgkins, Jr. upon the occasion of receiving the 2009

Distinguished Citizen Award from the Boy Scouts of America on June 18,
2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Austin E. Hodgkins, Jr.