LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph Walsh upon the occasion of his
retirement after 22 years of distinguished service to the Sullivan Coun-
ty Cornell Cooperative Extension on April 30, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have
devoted themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their
community and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joseph Walsh upon the occasion of his retirement after 22 years of
distinguished service to the Sullivan County Cornell Cooperative Exten-
sion on Friday, April 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Joseph Walsh has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to both his community and profes-
sion; and
WHEREAS, Born in the shadow of Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, Joseph
Walsh started working at the age of 11; soon thereafter he made his way
upstate to work a variety of farms during school breaks; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Walsh fell in love with upstate and settled with his
family in Treadwell, New York; he took up hog farming but liked the idea
of teaching as much as doing, and for 15 years he instructed at SUNY
Delhi; and
WHEREAS, When SUNY Delhi began to move from agricultural education,
Joseph Walsh embarked on a new career with Oneida County Extension
Office as its Agricultural Program Director; and
WHEREAS, After nine years of service, Joseph Walsh sought a shorter
commute and transferred to the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan
County to serve as its Agricultural Program Director; in 2006, he was
promoted to serve as the office's Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, Today, under his able leadership, Cornell Cooperative Exten-
sion of Sullivan County provides technical advice and training to all
kinds of different farmers, family caregivers, 4-H youth and leaders,
amateur and professional gardeners and entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his 49-year career, Joseph Walsh has taught count-
less individuals; he has helped dairy farmers find new ways to innovate
and keep their family businesses alive; he has overseen the creation of
programs designed to teach young 4-H members the value of hard work and,
likewise, he has brought relief to caregivers who have worked tireless-
ly; he has enchanted young and old with his infinite knowledge of plants
and animals, passing his wisdom on to individuals who have helped keep
Sullivan County full of green and beautiful spaces; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom
he worked, Joseph Walsh will be greatly missed but never forgotten as he
leaves behind an enduring legacy of honesty, integrity, and commitment;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph Walsh has given of himself not only to his career but
to his community as well; the county's Farmland Protection Plan bears
his stamp of influence as does the livestock auction at the Little
World's Fair in Grahamsville; he is also a consistent advocate for agri-
culture and farmers at County Legislature meetings; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jeanne, and their six
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; 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 Joseph Walsh upon the occasion of his retirement after 22 years of
distinguished service to the Sullivan County Cornell Cooperative Exten-
sion, and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Walsh.