LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barry Leemann upon the occasion of his
retirement after 10 years of distinguished service to the Oswego County
Legislature

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community and their profession; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Barry Leemann upon the occasion of his retirement after 10 years of
distinguished service to the Oswego County Legislature in November of
2011; and
WHEREAS, For the past 10 years, Barry Leemann of Amboy, New York, has
rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Oswego
County Legislature; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as a Chairman of the Oswego County Legisla-
ture, Barry Leemann served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his position as Chairman, Barry Leemann was a
legislator for District 4 representing Amboy, Parish, and parts of Hast-
ings and Williamstown; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Barry Leemann has served as chairman of
the infrastructure and facilities committee, and buildings and grounds
committee, vice chairman of the Strategic Planning and Government
committee, legislature majority leader, and chairman of the full legis-
lature; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Barry Leemann was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Oswego County Legislature, Barry
Leemann earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues;
and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those employees of the State of New York who fulfill
their job duties in the highest professional manner and, in doing so,
greatly enhance the working environment for New York State's workforce;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Barry Leemann upon the occasion of his retirement after 10 years
of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barry Leemann, Deferiet, New York.