LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Pineha-
ven Country Club in Guilderland, New York

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 organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize
those special places within the Empire State which provide recreational
opportunity for residents and which have become a part of the history of
our State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of the Pinehaven Country Club; this auspi-
cious occasion will be celebrated at the Club's Gala Dinner, to be held
at the Club on Saturday, June 5, 2010, in Guilderland, New York; and
WHEREAS, The golf course at Pinehaven Country Club was designed by Jim
Thompson, who was the head professional at Mohawk Golf Club at the time,
and Armand Farina, the head professional at Schenectady Municipal golf
course; in later years, other designers, including Geoffrey Cornish, and
more recently, Rick Jacobsen, lent guidance to the redesign of various
holes and additional course features; and
WHEREAS, Construction of the golf course at Pinehaven Country Club in
Guilderland, New York, was begun in 1959; the course was carved out of a
forest of full-grown pitch pines, spruce, Douglas firs and hardwoods;
and
WHEREAS, On June 5, 1960, less than two years after the first
construction stake was driven in the Pine Bush forest, the first nine
holes of the Pinehaven Country Club golf course were opened; the second
nine holes of the course were opened for play in the spring of 1961; and
WHEREAS, The first President of Pinehaven Country Club was Peter
DeRuscio; the current President is James Schultz; PGA professional Scott
Warren is in his 11th year as head golf professional, and Robert Bigley
is in his 20th year at the Club and is the Superintendent of the golf
course; and
WHEREAS, A demanding 6,495 yard, par 71 layout, the golf course at
Pinehaven Country Club is one of the more challenging and beautiful in
upstate New York; in 1997, the course was designated for recognition by
the Audubon Society under the cooperative sanctuary program for golf
courses; and
WHEREAS, Pinehaven Country Club has hosted three New York State cham-
pionships in recent years: the Men's Amateur championship in 1998 and
2008, and the Women's Amateur championship in 2002; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the 50th Anniver-
sary of the Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments, and which serve to bring
people together for such glorious purposes, are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Pinehaven Country Club in Guild-
erland, New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Schultz, President, Pinehaven Country Club, Guilder-
land, New York.