LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Wayne McGee upon the occasion of
his retirement after many distinguished years of service as Director in
the Directorate of Public Works, United States Army Garrison, Fort
Hamilton, New York

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Wayne McGee upon the occasion of his retirement after many distin-
guished years of service as Director in the Directorate of Public Works,
United States Army Garrison, Fort Hamilton, New York; this auspicious
occasion will be celebrated on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the Fort
Hamilton Community Club in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Wayne McGee has distinguished himself by continuous excel-
lence in the performance of his duties on behalf of the United States
Army and the Nation for over 30 years; he will be retiring on April 30,
2010; and
WHEREAS, Faithfully serving as the Director in the Directorate of
Public Works, United States Army Garrison, Fort Hamilton, New York,
Wayne McGee directs a staff of approximately 32 civilians and BASOPS
contractor employees consisting of subordinate branches, staffed with
professional engineers, engineering technicians, construction represen-
tatives, quality assurance representatives, and housing professionals
and supporting staff; and
WHEREAS, Wayne McGee has flawlessly provided quality leadership and
oversight for a myriad of public works projects for the well-being of an
installation that supports more than 52,000 active duty, guard and
reserve retirees and family members of all uniformed services, as well
as a committed and dedicated civilian and contractor workforce; and
WHEREAS, The position as the Director, Directorate of Public Works in
the United States Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton, New York, has earned
Wayne McGee the role of expert counsel as the commander's trusted advi-
sor on all public works matters; he has been exceptionally effective in
leading change and leading his staff to high levels of performance; and
WHEREAS, A leader who embodies the principles of duty, honor and coun-
try, Wayne McGee has clearly demonstrated superb talents and superior
skills in an extraordinarily challenging position; and
WHEREAS, Wayne McGee is a consummate professional whose distinctive
accomplishments, dedication and exemplary performance have characterized
his distinguished career, and are in keeping with the highest traditions
of government service and reflect great credit upon himself, the United
States Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton, the Installation Management
Command and the United States Army; he has earned and deserves the pres-
tigious Chairman's Award for Continuous Excellence; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Wayne McGee has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has merited the respect
and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Wayne McGee upon the occasion of his retirement after many

distinguished years of service as Director in the Directorate of Public
Works, United States Army Garrison, Fort Hamilton, New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wayne McGee.