LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gerard Murphy upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year Award by
the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce on May 18, 2011

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, Gerard Murphy 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 honor Gerard Murphy
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2011 Entrepre-
neur of the Year Award by the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce, to
be celebrated at its Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at
the Hanah Mountain Resort and Country Club in Margaretville, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce seeks to advance
the economic and community vitality of the many hamlets, villages and
towns in the greater Margaretville area and promote and foster events,
programs and initiatives that will support the Central Catskills Chamber
of Commerce members; and
WHEREAS, As the Chamber of Commerce celebrates its 31 years of service
to the community, it is proud to recognize Gerard Murphy of M. Gerard
Country Home, LLC for this most auspicious honor; and
WHEREAS, M. Gerard Interior Design has a long history of design
success in residences in NYC, Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey and
now in the Catskills; from full scale decorating and design to
construction management and renovation, M. Gerard Interior Design
achieves the clients' design objectives, making dreams into reality; and
WHEREAS, Gerard Murphy 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, As owner of M. Gerard Interior Design, Gerard Murphy uses his
business leadership and skill to give to his community by volunteering
as a board member of the Roxbury Arts Group and as an elected official
on the Andes Central School Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, Gerard Murphy embraces the essence of rural living and brings
his entrepreneurial spirit to his work, his volunteer efforts and his
community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Gerard Murphy has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Gerard Murphy has displayed through-
out 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
honor Gerard Murphy upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year Award by the Central Catskills Chamber
of Commerce on May 18, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gerard Murphy.