LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the memory of former Rosendale Supervi-
sor and Ulster County Legislator, Philip Terpening, an extraordinary
public servant who dedicated his purposeful life in faithful service to
his community

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to convey its grateful
appreciation and heartfelt regret in recognition of the loss of coura-
geous individuals who dedicated their lives and careers to service to
their community; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor the memory of former
Rosendale Supervisor and Ulster County Legislator, Philip Terpening, an
extraordinary public servant who dedicated his purposeful life in faith-
ful service to his community; in remembrance of this distinguished man
who died on October 21, 2009, a Tribute and Memorial Dinner will be held
in his honor on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at the Rosendale Community
Center; and
WHEREAS, District 7 Legislator Philip Terpening first ran in 2005 to
serve as County Legislator, which led to a most successful first term on
the Ulster County Legislature; he was re-elected to a second term in
2007; and
WHEREAS, Philip Terpening served as Town of Rosendale Supervisor for
two years, making Rosendale a better place to live and work; and
WHEREAS, Prior to becoming a Legislator, Philip Terpening served on
the Rosendale Water Commission, including four years as its Chairman; he
was also active in the Klyne Esopus and Century House Historical Socie-
ties; and
WHEREAS, Philip Terpening was a past member of the Rondout Valley
Lions Club where he served as President for three terms; past member of
the Rosendale Library Board; and former Committee member of the Rosen-
dale Street Festival; and
WHEREAS, Legislator Philip Terpening was fortunate enough to be able
to give back to the communities he loved so well by giving of his time
and energies to numerous boards such as: the Health Committee, the
Personnel Committee, Labor Relations and Negotiations Committee, the
Charter Government Transition Team, the Board of Ulster County Develop-
ment Corporation, and the Ulster County Housing Consortium, as well as
the Ulster County Drug Task Force; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving community, Philip Terpening leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the memory of former Rosendale Supervisor and Ulster County Legis-
lator, Philip Terpening, an extraordinary public servant who dedicated
his purposeful life in faithful service to his community; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Philip Terpening.