LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Allan E. Rappleyea, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of preeminent character whose lives exemplified the highest
ideals of humanity and civic endeavor and served to enhance the quality
of life in their community and the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Allan E. Rappleyea of Poughkeepsie, New York died on Sunday,
June 27, 2010, at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, Allan E. Rappleyea distinguished
himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial
contribution to the welfare of his community; and
WHEREAS, Born on February 3, 1930, to Guy and Gertrude (Whalen)
Rappleyea, Allan E. Rappleyea graduated from Poughkeepsie High School;
he then went on to attend Albany Teachers College and graduated from
Albany Law School when he was 22 years old; and
WHEREAS, A distinguished veteran, Allan E. Rappleyea proudly served
the United States Army for three years and was honorably discharged; in
addition, he served as a Community Ambassador to Germany representing
Dutchess County; and
WHEREAS, Allan E. Rappleyea was a Senior Partner in the law firm of
Corbally, Gartland, and Rappleyea; he practiced for almost 60 years and
represented numerous municipalities, school districts, banks and private
clients; and
WHEREAS, Allan E. Rappleyea's commitment to excellence, and his spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong communicant of St. Mary's Parish, Allan E.
Rappleyea was proudest of his service to St. Mary's with his commitment
to the rebuilding of the church as one of his finest moments; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Allan E. Rappleyea served on numerous boards and
charities; he had a long association with Dutchess Community College,
Stissing National Bank, the Bank of Millbrook, St. Francis Hospital and
the Dutchess County Agricultural Society; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts of in-depth magnitude, Allan E.
Rappleyea was the recipient of many awards and accolades, some of which
included Boy Scouts Man of the Year and the 2005 Franciscan Award from
St. Francis Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his brothers, Guy and Msgr. Robert Rappleyea,
Allan E. Rappleyea is survived by his wife of 50 years, Julie, his seven
children, Julie Audia, Mary McCarthy, Patricia O'Brien, Sara Johnson,
Susan Whalen, Allan Rappleyea and John Rappleyea; his 25 grandchildren,
Mary, Natalie, Olivia, Thomas, Julia, Patrick, Walter, John, Branden,
Courtney, Allen, Kristen, Sean, Laura, Kevin, Matthew, Sarah, George,
Kathryn, Caroline, Allan, Grace, Andrew, Jackson and Luke, and his two
great grandchildren, Makenzie and Kalin as well as his sisters, Kay
O'Leary, Marian King and Nancy Rappleyea; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Allan E. Rappleyea leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Allan E. Rappleyea, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Allan E. Rappleyea.