LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Judge Donald Suttlehan upon the occa-
sion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to the
Town of New Windsor

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those singular individuals who devote their purposeful lives
and careers to preserving the rights and protecting the welfare of the
citizens of their community and the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the New Windsor communi-
ty has been ably served and uniquely enriched through the selfless dedi-
cation and benevolent concern of Justice Donald Suttlehan; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Judge Donald
Suttlehan upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distin-
guished service to the Town of New Windsor; he officially stepped down
on Friday, July 31, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Donald Suttlehan was a New York State Police Officer for 20
years prior to being elected to the esteemed position of Town Justice;
one of the Hudson Valley's longest-serving municipal justices, he was
designated to his first four-year term in 1979; and
WHEREAS, Firm in his commitment to the judicial process for 30 years
and the public service profession for 20 years, 72 year-old Donald Sutt-
lehan remained dedicated to the betterment and progress of the New Wind-
sor community; and
WHEREAS, Respected by all for his courteous, gracious demeanor when
they came before him, Donald Suttlehan always conducted an impartial and
objective court; and
WHEREAS, He treated all defendants with compassion and dignity while
at the same time remaining fair in his rulings; and
WHEREAS, Judge Donald Suttlehan, in every capacity in which he served,
has left his permanent mark on the criminal justice community and will
forever be remembered as a determined, innovative and genuinely
concerned expert in his field; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Judge Donald Suttlehan upon the occasion of his retirement after
30 years of distinguished service to the Town of New Windsor, and to
extend its sincere gratitude for his contribution to the people of New
York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Donald Suttlehan, 73 Harth Drive, New Windsor,
New York 12553.