LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bruce Bohnsack upon the occasion of
receiving the Friend of Scouting Award from the Mahikan District of the
Twin Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Bruce Bohnsack upon the occasion of receiving the Friend of Scouting
Award from the Mahikan District of the Twin Rivers Council of the Boy
Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, A proud native of Germantown, New York, Bruce Bohnsack is a
third generation President and General Manager of Germantown Telephone
Co., which serves telephone, cellular and DSL customers in southern
Columbia County; he is also President of Hilltop Communications, Inc.,
Valstar Inc., and Germantown Cellular Inc., all wholly owned subsid-
iaries; and
WHEREAS, Currently the Chairman of the Columbia County IDA and the
Vice President of the Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative in Herndon,
Virginia, Bruce Bohnsack has served on the boards of the New York State
Telecommunications Association and the Washington, D.C. National Tele-
phone Cooperative Association Government Affairs Committee and the Foun-
dation For Rural Service; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Bruce Bohnsack has
compiled an impressive record of civic and charitable service; he is a
"Friends of Clermont State Historical Site" Board member, a member of
the Columbia/Greene Workforce Investment Board and the Germantown School
District Board of Education, an elected Commissioner of the Germantown
Fire District and a Germantown Park Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Bruce Bohnsack is a member of Germantown Hose
Co. No. 1, Jennings Willet American Legion Post No. 386, the Germantown
Lions Club, the Germantown Sportsmans' Club and the Germantown Reformed
Church; and
WHEREAS, As a young adult, Bruce Bohnsack was part of the coaching
staff of the Germantown Little League Program and the Ski Program, as
well as being an initial developer of Palatine Park; and
WHEREAS, Bruce Bohnsack graduated from the Northwood School in Lake
Placid and attended Ithaca College; he served in the United States Navy
for four years and was honorably discharged in 1974; and
WHEREAS, The Friend of Scouting Award is presented to an individual
who exemplifies in his or her daily life, the ideals of the Boy Scouts
of America, as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law; the recipient is
chosen for their outstanding community service as evidenced by the
interest and leadership given to worthwhile organizations, as well as
for the respect and esteem in which their colleagues hold them; and
WHEREAS, With Bruce Bohnsack throughout have been his wife, Sandra,
and their three children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Bruce Bohnsack and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; 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 Bruce Bohnsack upon the occasion of receiving the Friend of Scout-
ing Award from the Mahikan District of the Twin Rivers Council of the
Boy Scouts of America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bruce Bohnsack.