LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Stuart S. Durland upon the occa-
sion of his designation as a recipient of the Robert J. Uplinger Distin-
guished Service Award by the Warwick Lions Club

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 recognize and pay
tribute to those renowned organizations which devote their energy,
resources and thoughtful care to improving the quality of life in their
communities and whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of
the citizens of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Stuart S. Durland upon the occasion of his designation as a recipi-
ent of the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award by the Warwick
Lions Club; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at a special
awards dinner to be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Warwick Lions Club is part of the largest service organ-
ization in the world; Lions Club International is an organization deeply
committed to meeting the challenges of public service; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the Warwick Lions Club and the entire Lions
Organization is to evaluate the needs within the community, without
regard to politics, religion or race, and to support humanitarian
projects in response to those needs; and
WHEREAS, The Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award honors
outstanding Lions or organizations that perform exemplary service to a
club, district or community; it is the highest recognition given in
Lions Multiple District 20; and
WHEREAS, Stuart S. Durland is the Co-owner of Seely and Durland, a
third generation insurance agency celebrating its 75th Anniversary this
year; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Warwick Lions Club for more than 10 years,
Stuart S. Durland has served as its President and has held many posi-
tions on the Board of Directors; he developed the Warwick Lions website
and is its webmaster; and
WHEREAS, A past member of the Warwick Jaycees, Stuart S. Durland has
participated in many worthwhile community fundraisers, including those
for AMBA, Ultimania basketball, the Warwick 5K and Applefest; and
WHEREAS, Stuart S. Durland volunteers at Applied Systems Client
Network, a nonprofit association representing over 5,000 members, and is
the Chair of its Industry Solution Committee; he is also the past Chair
of its Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Stuart S. Durland is the husband of Cal, and the father of
three children, Bryan, Eric and Justin; and
WHEREAS, Individuals of singular distinction in leadership positions
in exemplary organizations like the Lions Club merit the grateful praise
of the community and of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Stuart S. Durland has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Stuart S. Durland upon the occasion of his designation as a
recipient of the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award by the
Warwick Lions Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stuart S. Durland.