LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Harold J. Gary for 20 years of distin-
guished service as Highway Commissioner for the Putnam County Department
of Highways and Facilities

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who devote them-
selves 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
Harold J. Gary for 20 years of distinguished service as Highway Commis-
sioner for the Putnam County Department of Highways and Facilities to be
celebrated on Saturday, May 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Harold J. Gary was appointed Putnam County Department of
Highways and Facilities Commissioner on November 12, 1991, after serving
approximately one year as Deputy Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Harold J. Gary has worked as a Construction Carpenter and
Mason Foreman and then as a General Contractor since leaving college at
Howard University in Washington D.C.; he graduated from the 8th Army
Training Center for Engineers and Heavy Equipment Operators in Yokahama,
Japan; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Harold J. Gary attended Westchester Community
College for Construction Design and Management, Mercy College for Commu-
nications and Math, and New York State University at New Paltz; and
WHEREAS, Harold J. Gary has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, He is a Past President of the New York State Association of
Counties; Past President, New York State County Highway Superintendents
Association, Inc.; Trustee, Mahopac Library; Trustee, Red Mills Baptist
Church; member, Board of Directors of the United Way; Board of Direc-
tors, American Heart Association; chairman, Town of Carmel Planning
Board; and an adult education teacher for construction; and
WHEREAS, Harold J. Gary was married to his loving wife, Louise, for 54
wonderful years; today, he is the proud father of one daughter, Cheryl,
who is married to Harvey Martin, both 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 Harold J. Gary for 20 years of distinguished service as Highway
Commissioner for the Putnam County Department of Highways and Facili-
ties; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Harold J. Gary.