LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring H. John Schutze upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition as recipient of the Wakpominee
District Good Scout Award from the Twin Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts
of America

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives and personal endeavors
serve as an example and inspiration to their colleagues, friends, and
family; and
WHEREAS, On Tuesday, May 19, 2009, the Twin Rivers Council of the Boy
Scouts of America is honoring H. John Schutze as the recipient of its
2009 Good Scout Award, at the Wakpominee District Good Scout Award
Dinner being held at Hiland Park Country Club in Glens Falls, New York;
and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is annually conferred by the Twin
Rivers Council upon an individual whose exceptional efforts and achieve-
ments in public, family and community life best exemplify the principles
of the Scout Oath and Scout Law; and
WHEREAS, H. John Schutze has demonstrated these qualities through his
lifework and his commitment to community service and to Boy Scouting;
this esteemed member of the community is recognized for his many
contributions and for the positive role model he has been for people of
all ages; and
WHEREAS, A cum laude graduate of Seton Hall University with a B.A. in
Biology, H. John Schutze then graduated magna cum laude with a DDS from
Baltimore College of Dentistry, and interned at Johns Hopkins Medical
School; he earned fellowships from the American College of Dentists and
from the Academy of General Dentistry; and
WHEREAS, Dr. H. John Schutze is a member of the American Dental Asso-
ciation; past Member of the Council for Benefits, Dental Society of New
York State; and past Chairman of the Council of Benefits and the Fourth
Dental Society District, and served as its past President and Chairman
of its Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his notable career, H. John Schutze has
contributed his time, experience and efforts to many worthwhile communi-
ty and civic organizations, which reflect his variety of interests and
talents; his involvements include service on the Board of Directors of
the American Red Cross, Tri-County United Way, Lake George Opera
Festival, and the Hyde Collection Museum in Glens Falls; and
WHEREAS, H. John Schutze has also served as a Board Member and past
Chairman for the American Cancer Society and the Glens Falls Chamber of
Commerce, and as a volunteer with the Glens Falls Family YMCA, Glens
Falls Chamber of Commerce and Crandall Public Library; he is also a past
President of the Queensbury Business Association; and
WHEREAS, Crediting Scouting for instilling the values of the Scout Law
and Oath which laid the foundation for his well-rounded life and career,
H. John Schutze has been actively involved with the Boy Scouts for many
years; he was a Member of the Board and Vice President for Exploring for
the Mohican Council, and he currently serves as the Wakpominee District
nominating and volunteer development committee chairman; he was instru-
mental in the Wakpominee District achieving "Quality" distinction in
2005, 2006, and 2007; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his notable professional and civic involve-
ment, H. John Schutze is also a dedicated family man; he and his wife of
39 years, Patricia, are the proud parents of two sons, David and Jona-
than; and

WHEREAS, H. John and Patricia Schutze are members of the New Covenant
Church in Schuylerville, New York; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, H. John Schutze has earned the respect
and admiration of his colleagues, family, friends, and fellow Scouts; he
has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to goals and objectives which
benefit the community, and in so doing, has proven himself as a worthy
role model for today's Boy Scouts who are preparing themselves to be the
future leaders of our community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor H. John Schutze upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as recipient of the Wakpominee District Good Scout Award
from the Twin Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to H. John Schutze.