LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. Stuart Lyman upon the occasion of
his designation as the recipient of the Capital District Veterinary
Medical Society's 2010 Merit Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who distinguish themselves through
their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of
service to their community and their profession; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Stuart
Lyman upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of the Capi-
tal District Veterinary Medical Society's 2010 Merit Award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lyman was recognized at the Capital District Veterinary
Medical Society's February Dinner Meeting for his outstanding service,
contributions and commitment to the veterinary profession in the Capital
District; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lyman is a Delmar, New York veterinarian who cares for
pets and cows; and
WHEREAS, His dairy cow experience led Dr. Lyman to develop the popular
Miracle of Birth exhibit at the Altamont Fair; and
WHEREAS, Each day of the annual fair, a calf is born in public enabl-
ing children and adult visitors to the fair to experience the thrill of
an animal's birth, witnessing the beauty of birth in a way no longer
available to most people today; and
WHEREAS, The Capital District Veterinary Medical Society has been a
strong supporter of this popular attraction at the Altamont Fair and,
since developing and managing the Miracle of Birth exhibit, Dr. Lyman
has also increased his own involvement in the fair; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lyman is currently President of the Altamont Fair and
looks forward to showing even more people the Miracle of Birth in August
2010; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lyman exemplifies the high standards of conduct and prac-
tice set forth by the Capital District Veterinary Medical Society and is
an outstanding role model emulated by his peers; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession have certainly earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor and commend Dr. Stuart Lyman upon the occasion of his designation
as the recipient of the Capital District Veterinary Medical Society's
2010 Merit Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Stuart Lyman.