LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ulster County Judge J. Michael Bruhn
upon the occasion of his retirement after a distinguished 41-year legal
career

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and
purpose to public service, contributing to the efficiency of the judi-
cial process while guarding over the welfare of the citizens and commu-
nities of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Judge J. Michael Bruhn, over a long and preeminent career,
has distinguished himself and his profession, serving tirelessly in the
administration of the law, while diligently guarding over the rights of
the citizens it serves; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ulster County
Judge J. Michael Bruhn upon the occasion of his retirement after a
distinguished 41-year legal career on Thursday, April 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A 1967 graduate of Albany Law School, Judge J. Michael Bruhn
has presided over Ulster County Court since January 1995; and
WHEREAS, Judge J. Michael Bruhn may stay connected to the legal
profession by serving as a judicial hearing officer; he was elected to
his first 10-year term on the county bench in 1994 and was re-elected in
2004; prior to being county judge, he was a City Court judge in Kingston
from 1982-94; and
WHEREAS, Judge J. Michael Bruhn, throughout a life and career of
purposeful endeavor, has remained true to his commitment, serving fami-
ly, faith and community, as well as law; his contributions and accom-
plishments have brought great benefit and positive influence to bear
upon the course of jurisprudence and the quality of life for others;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ulster County Judge J. Michael Bruhn upon the occasion of his
retirement after a distinguished 41-year legal career; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ulster County Judge J. Michael Bruhn.