LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bernard Davies of Remsen, New York, upon
the occasion of being inducted into the New York State Outdoorsmen Hall
of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals and organizations within the great State of New York that
are dedicated to the preservation of our natural environment; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Bernard Davies of Remsen, New York, upon the occasion of being inducted
into the New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame on April 25, 2009, in
Canastota, New York; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame is dedicated to
recognizing individuals who have spent their lives pursuing the conser-
vation and preservation of the great outdoors; and
WHEREAS, Bernard Davies is a retired Department of Environmental
Conservation forester who has been involved in local sportsmen's clubs,
the Federated Sportsmen's Clubs of Oneida County, and many youth activ-
ities, including coordinating Conservation Education Days; and
WHEREAS, Bernard Davies serves on the executive board of the Oneida
County Federation; in addition, he plays an active role in the Steuben
Fish and Game Club in habitat management; and
WHEREAS, An eco-guide on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, Bernard
Davies presents the public with information on railroads and their
impact on forestry, wildlife, and fishing; and
WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon all citizens to recognize and applaud
the efforts of individuals such as Bernard Davies who work tirelessly on
behalf of protecting our natural surroundings for the benefit of present
and future generations of New Yorkers; 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 Bernard Davies of Remsen, New York, upon the occasion of being
inducted into the New York State Outdoorsmen Hall of Fame; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bernard Davies.