LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gary Nicholsen upon the occasion of
being named Business Man of the Year by the Greene County Chamber of
Commerce on June 11, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
exceptional individuals and businesses which substantially contribute to
the economic vitality of their communities and the entire 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 Gary
Nicholsen upon the occasion of being named Business Man of the Year by
the Greene County Chamber of Commerce at its 9th Annual Recognition
Dinner on June 11, 2009, at Anthony's Banquet Hall in Leeds, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The president of Sunny Hill Resort and Golf Course, Gary
Nicholsen and his family have been an integral part of the Greene County
community since his grandparents moved to the region from New York City
in the 1920s; and
WHEREAS, The hardships of farm life during that time caused Gary
Nicholsen's grandparents to begin taking in boarders, a tradition that
expanded over the next several decades to become the Sunny Hill Resort
and Golf Course of today; and
WHEREAS, Following in the tradition of his parents, Arnold and Mae,
Gary Nicholsen and his siblings, Wayne and Gail, have taken over the
management of the Sunny Hill Resort and Golf Course, which is celebrat-
ing its 90th anniversary this year; the tradition of family involvement
now extends to a fourth generation, with several members of the new
generation working in the business; and
WHEREAS, Gary Nicholsen attended Albany Business College, which
provided him with the education necessary for the business aspect of
running the Sunny Hill Resort and Golf Course, and his many years as a
contractor provided him with valuable experience for the many projects
that are an integral part of the development and evolution of the busi-
ness; and
WHEREAS, Along with his work at the Sunny Hill Resort and Golf Course,
Gary Nicholsen continues the community service legacy of his parents by
participating on the Greene County Planning and Economic Development's
Empire Zone Administration Board; 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 Gary Nicholsen and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gary Nicholsen upon the occasion of being named Business Man of
the Year by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce on June 11, 2009; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gary Nicholsen.