LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bob Gaus upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by Congregation Ahavath Israel

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, Bob Gaus has given not only of his time and energies but also
of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been
designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bob Gaus upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Congregation
Ahavath Israel on Sunday, June 6, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Bob Gaus 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, Bob Gaus, President and Licensed Funeral Director of the
Simpson-Gaus Funeral Home; the Funeral Home has served the Kingston
community with care and devotion since the 1950s, offering special
attention to the members of its Jewish community and providing the time
and space for Jewish rituals in time of need; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Bob Gaus is very active in various
organizations including the New York State Funeral Directors Association
and the National Funeral Directors Association; he is a member and past
president of the Kingston Lions Club and member and past board chair of
the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce; in addition, he is a board member
of Ulster Greene ARC, former board member of Ulster County Hospice and
also serves as the music director of The Schola at the Hurley Mission of
St. Joseph's Church; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Bob Gaus has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Bob Gaus has displayed throughout
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bob Gaus upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by Congregation Ahavath Israel; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bob Gaus.