LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Lewis C. Kirschner upon the occasion
of his retirement as Ulster County Treasurer after 32 years of dedicated
service on May 14, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Lewis C. Kirschner upon the occasion of his retirement as Ulster County
Treasurer after 32 years of distinguished service, to be celebrated at a
dinner reception on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Hillside Manor, Kingston,
New York; and
WHEREAS; Lewis C. Kirschner has continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his
unwavering service to his community and profession; and
WHEREAS, Since 1977, Lewis C. Kirschner has served as the Ulster Coun-
ty Treasurer, completing nine terms; during his esteemed career, he has
served the residents of Ulster County with the utmost devotion, honor
and distinction; and
WHEREAS, Well-known and highly respected, Lewis C. Kirschner is a
member of numerous professional organizations; he is past President and
present member of the New York State Treasurers' and Finance Officers'
Association; past President and present Advisory Board member of the
Government Finance Officers Association; Chairperson of the Executive
and Audit Committee for the Board of Directors of the New York Liquid
Asset Fund; past Ulster County Legislator and Board member and
Tax/Finance Committee member for the New York State Association of Coun-
ties; and
WHEREAS, A pillar of the community, Lewis C. Kirschner has been called
upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charita-
ble endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Lewis C. Kirschner is the Co-Chairman of the Alzheimer's
Association, past President and Advisory Board member of the American
Cancer Society; current member and past President of the Kingston Lions
Club; Treasurer of the UCDC Loan Committee; past Chairman of the Board
of the Salvation Army-Kingston; Vice President of Montrepose Cemetery;
member of the Honorary Committee for the Anderson School; Board member
and Audit Committee Chairman of the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-
Kill; Chairman of the Advisory Council for the Marist College Masters
Program in Public Finance; and member of the Board and Finance Committee
of the Ulster/Greene ARC; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Lewis C. Kirschner is a member of the Board of
Directors of the Community Rehabilitation Center, Hudson Valley Senior
Residence, and the Olmstead Foundation; he is also Board of Trustee
Emeritus for Kingston Regional Health Care and the Kingston Hospital;
Board member Emeritus for UCP of Ulster County as well as an Honorary
Board member of the Ulster Literacy Association, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts of in-depth magnitude, Lewis C.
Kirschner has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades
including: American Red Cross Founder's Award; B'nai Brith Member of the
Year; Humanitarian Service State Award from UCP of Ulster County; Israel
Bond Peace Medal Award; Kingston Hospital Foundation Award; Kingston
Hospital Tulip Ball Honoree; Lions Club International Melvin Jones
Award; National Association of Counties Award; St. Cabrini Human Service
Award; Ulster/Greene ARC Humanitarian of the Year Award; and Ulster
County SPCA Citizen of the Year Award; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Kingston High School, Lewis C. Kirschner
received his Bachelor's degree from Albany Business School; and
WHEREAS, Clearly loved by his devoted wife, Amy, and sons, Alan and
Phillip, Lewis C. Kirshner is a constant example of strong family values
and upholds a warm spirit of togetherness and loyalty; and
WHEREAS, Lewis C. Kirschner, a man of singular distinction, whose
wisdom, guidance and most of all unparalleled professionalism, earned
him the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues and all those
he came in contact with during his service as Ulster County Treasurer;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Lewis C. Kirschner upon the occasion of his retirement as Ulster
County Treasurer after 32 years of distinguished service, and to wish
him continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lewis C. Kirschner.