LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Peter J. Fogarty upon the occasion of
his retirement after many years of distinguished service as Executive
Director of the Newburgh Family YMCA

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life of the communities of New York State are
reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations and
individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Peter J. Fogarty upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of
distinguished service as Executive Director of the Newburgh Family YMCA;
and
WHEREAS, A 1962 graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Peter J. Fogarty's
association with the Newburgh Family YMCA began during high school when
he worked as a Counselor at YMCA summer residential camps; and
WHEREAS, He proudly served in the United States Army from 1966-1969;
in 1970, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education
from Ithaca College and, from 1971-1975, served as the Newburgh Family
YMCA's Director of Physical Education; and
WHEREAS, From 1975-1990, Peter J. Fogarty pursued a career in banking;
in 1990, he was welcomed back to the Newburgh Family YMCA to serve as
its Executive Director and has served ably in that capacity for nearly
20 years, guiding the organization in keeping with the YMCA's mission
and goals and leading it in new directions to continue to meet the needs
of the communities and the people it serves; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his efforts on behalf of the Newburgh Family
YMCA, Peter J. Fogarty has been involved in numerous other community
activities and has served on the boards of several other nonprofit
organizations and service clubs; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife Patrice, his daughter
Adrienne, and his granddaughter Kate, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of his life and rejoice in his many accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service to the Newburgh
Family YMCA and his community, Peter J. Fogarty has served with loyalty,
honor and distinction, rendering faithful, conscientious, and valuable
service; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Executive Director, Peter J. Fogarty has
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues who will
gather, along with his family and friends, at The Powelton Club in
Newburgh, New York, on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, to honor him and to
wish him well in his retirement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor and commend Peter J. Fogarty upon the occasion of his retirement
after many years of distinguished service to his community and as Execu-
tive Director of the Newburgh Family YMCA; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter J. Fogarty.