LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Rodger Lawrence Hurley,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Rodger Lawrence Hurley of Granville, New York, died on Tues-
day, March 2, 2010, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Rodger Hurley distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Born in New York City, Rodger Hurley was the son of John
Archer Hurley and Elizabeth Hess Hurley; Rodger graduated from Ramsey
High School, where he was a varsity basketball player and where he was
voted athlete of the year; and
WHEREAS, Rodger Hurley earned his B.A. degree from Brown University,
where he also played varsity basketball and was honored to have been
selected to be among the ten best, in his decade, of Brown University's
players over the last 100 years; and
WHEREAS, While working in Bangkok, Thailand, Rodger Hurley coached the
Thai National Team to victory in the South East Asian regional competi-
tion; he also served in the United States Army as a member of the 82nd
Airborne Division and the Special Forces and fought in the Vietnam War;
after his military service, he received his M.A. in practical politics
from Rutgers University; and
WHEREAS, In a life dedicated to service, Rodger Hurley held positions
in government at several levels, including working with UNESCO in Bang-
kok, Thailand, the federal government as National Director of Projects
with the National Corporation for Service, the City of New York working
for drug-addicted Vietnam veterans, and at the state level in a wide
variety of positions; and
WHEREAS, Rodger Hurley ran for Congress in 1980; he was president of
the Hartford Central School Board and a proud member of Granville's
Engine and Hose Volunteer Fire Company; in addition, he was the author
of a well-respected book on poverty, titled POVERTY AND "MENTAL RETARDA-
TION: A CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP"; the introduction to that volume was writ-
ten by Senator Edward Kennedy; and
WHEREAS, Rodger Hurley felt most fulfilled, however, in his position
as Town Supervisor; he believed passionately in a positive future for
Granville because he saw the strength of that community in its history
of working together for the well-being of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Rodger Hurley's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Rodger Hurley is survived by his wife, Ann, their four
beloved children, Rodger, Robert, Elizabeth, and Catherine, as well as
three treasured grandchildren, Jaden, Gianna, and Nia, and his beloved
brother, Robert Francis Hurley; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Rodger Hurley's life was a
portrait of service, 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
mourn the death of Rodger Lawrence Hurley, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of his community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Rodger Lawrence Hurley.