LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert A. Yerick upon the occasion of
his retirement as Mayor of the Village of Saugerties, New York, on Tues-
day, March 2, 2010

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
Robert A. Yerick upon the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of the
Village of Saugerties, New York, on Tuesday, March 2, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Although Robert Yerick's official retirement date was Tues-
day, March 2, 2010, there is an Open House Celebration on his behalf on
Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the American Legion; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Robert Yerick has served as the village Mayor for more
than 12 years and was a trustee for one year prior to taking the top
office; he won his current two-year term as Mayor during the March 2009
election; and
WHEREAS, Robert Yerick is extremely proud to have served with so many
dedicated people during his 14 years on the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, Robert Yerick, along with his wife, arrived in Saugerties in
1954 and has raised his family there; always considering it one of the
best places to live, his goal as mayor has always been to have Sauger-
ties continue to be the kind of attractive location where families can
be raised in genuine, attractive and friendly surroundings; and
WHEREAS, Robert Yerick graduated from Philmont High School in 1948 and
served for four years in the United States Navy before being honorably
discharged in 1954; a widower, he has six daughters, 10 grandchildren
and a great-grandchild; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom
he worked, Robert Yerick will be remembered for his honesty, integrity,
keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human problems
in his official acts; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert A. Yerick upon the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of
the Village of Saugerties, New York, on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 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 Robert A. Yerick.