LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Wayne Vandermeulen, Sr. upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition by the 2011 SULLIVAN
COUNTY DEMOCRAT Men at Work Edition

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Vandermeulen, Sr. has given not only of his time and
energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Wayne
Vandermeulen, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the 2011 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Men at Work Edition;
and
WHEREAS, Vice President and owner of Universal Power Systems Inc. in
Monticello, New York, Wayne Vandermeulen, Sr. enthusiastically serves
his community's mechanical and electrical needs; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Wayne Vandermeulen, Sr. is responsible for
the installation and service of home standby generators, welding, lawn
and garden equipment repairs, and residential services; and
WHEREAS, Wayne Vandermeulen, Sr. has been called upon to contribute
his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, An active member within his church and community, Wayne
Vandermeulen, Sr. frequently donates scrap engines to local schools to
teach children the hands-on skills necessary to repair and service small
engines; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Wayne Vandermeulen, Sr. has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 27 years, Terry,
and their children, Chris, Wayne Jr., Jessica, Michael and Jane, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Wayne Vandermeulen, Sr. has
displayed throughout his life; 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 the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Wayne Vandermeulen, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the 2011 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Men at Work
Edition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wayne Vandermeulen, Sr., 4 Patricia Place, Monticello, New
York 12701.