LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Earl Lilley upon the occasion of his
retirement after 51 years of distinguished service as Chief Clerk in the
Sullivan County Clerk's Office

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Earl
Lilley upon the occasion of his retirement after 51 years of distin-
guished service to the Sullivan County Clerk's Office; and
WHEREAS, Earl Lilley, a lifelong resident of Bethel, New York, started
his career at the Sullivan County Court House in the County Clerk's
Office in 1959; nine years later he accepted a position as Special Court
Clerk, before ultimately obtaining the title of Chief Clerk of Supreme
and County Courts in 1977, where he remained until his retirement in
2010; and
WHEREAS, For the past 51 years, Earl Lilley rendered faithful, consci-
entious and valuable service to the Sullivan County Clerk's Office,
earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Chief Clerk of Supreme and County Courts,
Earl Lilley served with loyalty, honor and distinction, and was governed
by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human prob-
lems in his official acts; and
WHEREAS, Earl has been blessed with his loving wife of 43 years, Shar-
on, and their three wonderful children, Lynn, Louis and the late Lisa,
as well as six adoring grandchildren, Anna Jane, Nicole, Amanda, Ben,
Jacob and Jonah, all of whom feel privileged to be part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Upon retirement, Earl looks forward to spending more time
with his wife, children, and grandchildren; he also plans to devote more
time to traveling, gardening, square dancing and country music; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Earl Lilley upon the occasion of his retirement after 51 years of
distinguished service to Sullivan County Clerk's Office; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Earl Lilley, Monticello, New York.