LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring George Estey upon the occasion of his
designation as the 2010 Citizen of the Year by the Greater Greene Cham-
ber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize
those extraordinary individuals who have made contributions to the
cultural enrichment of the State of New York and to acknowledge the
success and progress of society in the course of their life's work; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor George Estey
upon the occasion of his designation as the 2010 Citizen of the Year by
the Greater Greene Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, May 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, George Estey was nominated for this prestigious award by
members and friends of the First Congregational Church of Greene; he has
been an active member of the church since moving to Greene in 1990; and
WHEREAS, George Estey participates in many activities, including being
a Deacon, member of the Pastor Parish Relations, men's groups, and
committees; he developed and maintains his church's web page; and
WHEREAS, Always there to lend a helping hand, George Estey has always
given of his time and talents to help his family, friends, neighbors,
church, and community; and
WHEREAS, George Estey began working at age 14 pumping gas for the
Flying A Service Station; he served in the United States Navy as a fire
control technician, and is a co-planner of his ship's Navy reunion
committee; and
WHEREAS, George Estey worked for Pacific Telephone, and then for IBM
for many years in Los Angeles, Houston, Kingston, and Endicott; he
retired from IBM in 1993, and operated a home repair business from 1995
through 2000 after attending a BOCES class in home construction; and
WHEREAS, George Estey has also worked at BOCES as a teaching assistant
in Building Trades, and was a substitute teacher in building trades,
culinary arts, graphic arts, conservation, security, law and GED class-
es; he remodeled his family home, originally owned by his wife's grand-
parents; in addition, he assists neighbors and family members with
repairs and home projects such as roofing, electrical, and general
construction; and
WHEREAS, A member of the American Legion, George Estey is affiliated
with the Eastern Light Lodge No. 126 F&AM, where he currently serves as
lodge treasurer; active in the Boy Scouts since 1976, he has been serv-
ing as assistant scoutmaster for various troops, and is currently a
sponsor for Cub Scout Pack 162; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Kathy, and their
children Gregg, Michael, Yvonne, and Carrie, as well as their four
grandchildren, Zoe, Thomas, Jeremy, and Aaron, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, George Estey's distinguished record merits the recognition
and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; he is a true asset to
society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor George Estey upon the occasion of his designation as the 2010
Citizen of the Year by the Greater Greene Chamber of Commerce; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George Estey.