LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ronald Brach upon the occasion of his
retirement after 27 years of distinguished service as Director of the
New York State Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the func-
tioning of their communities and the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, For the past 27 years, Ronald Brach has rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as the Director of the Legislative Commission
on Rural Resources, Ronald Brach served with loyalty, honor and
distinction; and
WHEREAS, During the period that Ronald Brach served, a period of
constructive involvement, he provided leadership and vision and stood
constant in dignity and good will; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Ronald Brach was governed by broad
knowledge of and a keen sense of duty to rural concerns across New York
State, earning him the admiration, esteem and affection of his
colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication which Ronald Brach
has displayed throughout his service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ronald Brach upon the occasion of his retirement after 27 years of
distinguished service to the State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ronald Brach.