LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alan B. Cohen upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Men at Work Award from the SULLIVAN
COUNTY DEMOCRAT

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, Alan B. Cohen 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 Alan B. Cohen
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Men at Work
Award from the SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT; and
WHEREAS, As a teenager growing up in Woodbourne, Alan Cohen worked at
Lebed's Pharmacy; he enjoyed every aspect of the business and decided to
become a pharmacist; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Fallsburg Central School, Alan Cohen
enrolled at the Albany College of Pharmacy; he completed the five-year
program in 1984 and became a licensed pharmacist; and
WHEREAS, In 1986, Alan Cohen opened The Family Drug Store at 524
Broadway in Monticello; this year, The Family Drug Store will officially
celebrate 24 years in business; and
WHEREAS, In addition to filling prescriptions and selling dozens of
over-the-counter medications, the store sells several other items,
including greeting cards, newspapers and small gifts; and
WHEREAS, In addition to having a good location on Broadway in Monti-
cello, Alan Cohen noted that another key to operating a successful busi-
ness is having his five dedicated employees; and
WHEREAS, Alan Cohen and The Family Drug Store have received numerous
awards over the years; among them are plaques from the Village of Monti-
cello Police Benevolent Association and the Monticello Little League;
and
WHEREAS, Alan and his wife, Carla, will celebrate their eighth wedding
anniversary in September of 2010, and together enjoy traveling; and
WHEREAS, Alan B. Cohen 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, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Alan B. Cohen 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 Alan B. Cohen has displayed through-
out his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alan B. Cohen upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Men at Work Award from the SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alan B. Cohen, 17 Holiday Mountain Road, Monticello, New York
12701.