LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sherman J. Record upon the occasion of
his retirement after 29 years of dedicated service to the Town of Sher-
burne, 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
Sherman J. Record upon the occasion of his retirement after 29 years of
dedicated service to the Town of Sherburne, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Sherman J. Record will be
recognized for his distinguished career as a public servant at a retire-
ment luncheon to be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009, at the Best Fox
Run Event Center in Sherburne, New York; and
WHEREAS, Sherman J. Record has served the citizens of Sherburne, New
York, in numerous capacities; he was a Council member as well as the
Deputy Town Supervisor; he also coordinates the town fire and ambulance
contracts; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Sherman J. Record 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, Sherman J. Record donates much of his time and
energies to both civic and charitable organizations within his communi-
ty, helping to better the quality of life for all Sherburne citizens;
and
WHEREAS, Sherman J. Record is a devoted member of the United Methodist
Church in Sherburne and is very active in helping feed the less fortu-
nate members of the community by helping with dinners, soup kitchen and
meals being delivered to the needy; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his two children, both 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, Sherman J. Record'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 Sherman J. Record upon the occasion of his retirement after 29
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 Sherman J. Record.