LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John C. Checklick upon the occasion of
his retirement as President and Chief Professional Officer of the Orange
County United Way on December 30, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted
themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community
and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John
C. Checklick upon the occasion of his retirement as President and Chief
Professional Officer of the Orange County United Way on Wednesday,
December 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, John C. Checklick has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and profession;
consequently, he will be recognized for his commitment at a retirement
party to be held on Friday, December 4, 2009, at Homewood Inn and
Suites, New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, John. C. Checklick has served as President and Chief Profes-
sional Officer of Orange County United Way since January 2005; however,
he had previously served on the organization's Board of Directors for 12
years, taking on the responsibility of Board Chair from 2001-2003, and
Campaign Chair from 1997-1998; and
WHEREAS, John C. Checklick's exposure to United Way began during his
employment at Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., where he retired
after a 33 year career; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure at the Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.,
John C. Checklick held various leadership positions; he was the Customer
Service Manager for the Lower Hudson Division based in Newburgh, New
York, from 1995 until 1998; he also served five years as the Vice Presi-
dent of Customer Service and Marketing prior to his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, John C. Checklick has
been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, Today, John C. Checklick continues to serve the community
through both his business and personal affiliations; he serves on the
Board of Trustees for the SUNY New Paltz Foundation and the Board of
Directors of the Johnes Home; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, John C. Checklick is a member of the Mid Hudson
Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals and was recently recog-
nized by them as the 2009 Outstanding Fundraising Professional; and
WHEREAS, John C. Checklick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in
Industrial Distribution from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York,
and a Master of Science degree in Industrial Administration from Union
College in Schenectady, New York; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Sandra, and their two
grown daughters, Susan and Nancy, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John C. Checklick upon the occasion of his retirement as President

and Chief Professional Officer of the Orange County United Way, and to
wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John C. Checklick.