LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Alan Seidman upon the occasion of
his retirement after 20 years of distinguished service to the Orange
County Legislature

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 Alan
Seidman upon the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of distin-
guished service to the Orange County Legislature; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Alan Seidman was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, Alan Seidman's official retirement date was December 31,
2009; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Cornwall, New York, Alan Seidman began
his career as a volunteer for the ambulance corps in 1975 and spent 13
years as an active member; he has served as a member of Highland Engine
Company for over 25 years and on the planning board for 10 years; and
WHEREAS, With a background in emergency services, Alan Seidman first
served with the Orange County Legislature in 1990; throughout his
career, he has been involved in establishing a 911 system in the county,
building a 911 facility, and developing plans for the expansion of
Orange County Community College in Newburgh; and
WHEREAS, Since his retirement, Alan Seidman has been asked to serve on
both boards of the Pattern of Progress Organization, and the Cornwall
Little League; in 2011, he will be the chair of the Orange County Part-
nership for Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Orange County Legislature, Alan
Seidman earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alan Seidman upon the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of
distinguished service to the Orange County Legislature; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alan Seidman.