LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert H. Hurlbut upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Rochester Rotary Award

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, Robert H. Hurlbut has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Robert H.
Hurlbut upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Roches-
ter Rotary Award on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at the Riverside Convention
Center in Rochester, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Rochester Rotary Award is the oldest civic award in
Rochester, honoring community members who personify Rotary Interna-
tional's motto, "Service Above Self"; it is presented annually to a
citizen of the community who has made a significant contribution to
business, professional, cultural or civic life in their community; and
WHEREAS, This most auspicious honor is being bestowed upon Robert H.
Hurlbut in recognition of his important and sustained leadership in
Rochester's civic and non-profit community; and
WHEREAS, Robert H. Hurlbut attended Cornell University, College of
Hotel Administration; he has worked in administrative and consulting
capacities for nursing homes in New York, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii since
1956; and
WHEREAS, In 1964, Robert H. Hurlbut became president of ROHM Services
Corporation, which he founded in Rochester, providing management and
consulting services for nursing homes exceeding 1,000 beds in Western
New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1968, Robert H. Hurlbut founded and became president of
Vari-Care, Inc. overseeing the operation of 24 long-term health care
facilities with a capacity of over 2,600 residents and retirement
complexes located in Alabama, Arizona, Florida and Texas; and
WHEREAS, Robert H. Hurlbut formed and became president of The Hurlbut
Trust in 1994, which offers financial and consulting services for health
care facilities and rental properties; and
WHEREAS, Robert H. Hurlbut 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, Robert H. Hurlbut has served on the boards of directors of
the Rochester Area Foundation, Blue Cross, The Monroe County Long Term
Care Program, Lifespan, The Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency, The HSBC
Bank and as Chairman of the Board of the Rochester Philharmonic Orches-
tra and the Rochester Chamber of Commerce; he has also served on the
Board of Trustees of St. Mary's Hospital and Foundation, The Roberts
Weslyn College and St. John Fisher College; and
WHEREAS, He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of the Universi-
ty of Rochester Medical Center, a Trustee of the University of Roches-
ter, and Vice Chairman of the University of Rochester Eastman Dental
School and Foundation Board; he also serves on the Cornell Hotel School
Advisory Board and is a life member of the Cornell University Council;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Robert H. Hurlbut 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 Robert H. Hurlbut has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert H. Hurlbut upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of the Rochester Rotary Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert H. Hurlbut.