LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gerald Gallup upon the occasion of
receiving the Delores Knutsen Award from the United Way of Montgomery
County

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging its
esteemed residents who have distinguished themselves in their community;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gerald Gallup
upon the occasion of receiving the Delores Knutsen Award from the United
Way of Montgomery County during its annual awards dinner on April 7,
2011; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award recognizes a volunteer, employee, or
board member of a United Way supported agency who has provided exemplary
service to the United Way of Montgomery County; and
WHEREAS, Jerry was born and raised in Amsterdam and attended Amsterdam
schools; and
WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's degree in special education from
Manhattan College; he then began to work towards a master's degree in
special education at the College of St. Rose before transferring and
earning the degree from Russell Sage College; and
WHEREAS, Jerry has a long and distinguished history in public service;
he has worked at Liberty for 25 years and is currently its Director of
Day and Family Support Services; and
WHEREAS, He has also generously contributed his time as a Board member
of the Amsterdam Family YMCA; and
WHEREAS, He and his loving wife, Colleen, are the proud parents of
five children; and
WHEREAS, His valuable contributions to the United Way of Montgomery
County are an inspiration to many others and exhibit the true spirit of
the prestigious Delores Knutsen Award; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gerald Gallup upon the occasion of receiving the Delores Knutsen
Award from the United Way of Montgomery County; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gerald Gallup.