2009-J3417
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Harry W. Conley upon the occasion of his
retirement after 19 years of dedicated service to the Town of Sherburne,
New York
WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the great
State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good works
of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate their
lives and careers to the service of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Harry W. Conley upon the occasion of his retirement after 19 years of
dedicated service to the Town of Sherburne, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Harry W. Conley will be recog-
nized for his distinguished career as a public servant at a retirement
luncheon to be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the Best Fox Run
Event Center in Sherburne, New York; and
WHEREAS, Harry W. Conley was first elected to office as a Councilman
for the Town Board in 1990; he proudly served in this capacity until he
was elected Town Supervisor in 1996, the position from which he will
retire; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Hany W. Conley served the Town of
Sherburne, New York, with extraordinary intelligence and caring dedi-
cation, continuously striving to effectively fulfill the duties of his
positions; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Harry W. Conley donates much of his time and
energies to both civic and charitable organizations within his community
helping to better the quality of life for all Sherburne citizens; and
WHEREAS, Harry W. Conley is a member of the County Finance Committee
and the Public Works Committee; he is also a Board member of Pratt
Newton Memorial Home, Sherburne Public Library and West Hill Cemetery;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his four children, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, A singular asset to all of the citizens he has served in the
community of Sherburne, New York, Harry W. Conley's life and career are
a portrait of preeminence in public service, and present a role model
for all who aspire to a career in public service; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when indi-
viduals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Harry W. Conley upon the occasion of his retirement after 19 years
of dedicated service to the Town of Sherburne, New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Harry W. Conley.