LEGISLATION RESOLUTION congratulating Gerald L. Smith upon the occasion
of his retirement after many years of distinguished service as Commis-
sioner of the Livingston County Board of Elections

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Gerald L. Smith upon the occasion of his retirement after many
years of distinguished service as Commissioner of the Livingston County
Board of Elections; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on
Friday, February 20, 2009, at an event to be held at the Quality Inn in
Geneseo, New York; and
WHEREAS, Formerly employed in the banking, real estate and insurance
businesses, as well as working as a bus driver, Gerald L. Smith's tenure
with the Livingston County Board of Elections began on December 18,
1991, as Deputy Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, On June 22, 1994, Gerald L. Smith was approved as Commission-
er of Elections by the Livingston County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Elections Commissioners Association of the
State of New York, Gerald L. Smith was a member of its Executive Commit-
tee, Program Committee and Region Co-Chair; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Gerald L. Smith was a Town Councilman in the
Town of Geneseo for many years, and a member of the Geneseo VFW and
Rotary; he served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam
conflict; and
WHEREAS, Gerald L. Smith and his wife Patti have been married for 43
years and are the proud parents of two sons and two daughters; they have
eight beloved granddaughters and one beloved grandson; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Gerald L. Smith has rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable public service to the Livingston County Board
of Elections, serving with loyalty, honor and distinction; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Gerald L. Smith upon the occasion of his retirement after
many years of distinguished service as Commissioner of the Livingston
County Board of Elections; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gerald L. Smith, Geneseo, New York.