LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jack Guterman upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by The Community Hospice of
Columbia/Greene

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jack
Guterman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
The Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene on Saturday, October 17, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, Jack Guterman, local community leader and longtime Hospice
supporter, has been chosen as the honoree of the 2009 Hospice Gala; this
year's theme, "Viva Las Vegas" celebrates elegant, vintage Las Vegas
circa 1963, with gourmet dining and dancing at Kozel's Restaurant in
Ghent, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, Jack Guterman served in the United States
Navy where he attained the rank of lieutenant commander during World War
II; he married his high school sweetheart Nan with whom he shared 59
happy years until she passed away in January of 2000; and
WHEREAS, In 1947, the Gutermans moved to Catskill where they raised
their family and became very active in their community; Jack Guterman
was chairman and CEO of American Valve Company, a family business which
is now run by the fourth generation of the Guterman family; and
WHEREAS, Jack Guterman served on the Catskill Central School Board for
21 years and was a two term trustee at Columbia-Greene Community
College, eventually earning trustee emeritus status; he was a Greene
County legislator, member of the Catskill Town Board, and is a past
president and a member of the Catskill Golf Club; and
WHEREAS, Jack Guterman is affiliated with the Catskill Elks Club, the
Athens American Legion Post, Temple Israel of Catskill where he has been
a member for 62 years, and he also serves on the executive committee of
The Catskill Education Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Jack Guterman serves as vice president and fund manager for
the renamed Nan Guterman Foundation; this special institution provides
support to many worthy community organizations including The Community
Hospice of Columbia/Greene; and
WHEREAS, With Jack Guterman throughout have been his children, Ted,
Fred, Jane, and Kathy, his six grandchildren, as well as his two great-
grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Jack Guterman's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jack Guterman upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by The Community Hospice of Columbia/Greene; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jack Guterman.