LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John Blauvelt Gibbons upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by the Historical Society of
Rockland County on March 28, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John
Blauvelt Gibbons upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by the Historical Society of Rockland County at its Annual Dinner
to be held on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at The View on the Hudson, Pier-
mont, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, John Blauvelt Gibbons has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to both his community
and the Historical Society of Rockland County; and
WHEREAS, John Blauvelt Gibbons is an invaluable asset to the Histor-
ical Society of Rockland County; he works tirelessly to educate and
entertain visitors who visit the Jacob Blauvelt House; in his classic
black top hat and period clothing he tells wonderful stories of the way
things used to be; he brings the Blauvelt family to life in a way that
no one else can, recounting stories of uncles that slept in the barn and
of mischief that he and his cousins got into over the years; and
WHEREAS, Most importantly, John Blauvelt Gibbons reminds everyone who
visits about the simple things that truly matter: the beauty of the
outdoors, the freshness of nature and the importance of remembering the
past and preserving it for future generations; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, John Blauvelt Gibbons has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which John Blauvelt Gibbons has displayed
throughout his life; 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 John Blauvelt Gibbons upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Historical Society of Rockland County on
March 28, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Blauvelt Gibbons.