LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Leonard Utter upon the occasion of his
retirement after 12 years of distinguished service as Supervisor of the
Town of Middletown, New York

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Leonard Utter upon the occasion of his retirement after 12 years of
distinguished service as Supervisor of the Town of Middletown, New York;
he officially retired on Saturday, December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Leonard Utter has rendered faithful, consci-
entious and valuable service to the Town of Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, A former public works employee, Leonard Utter served as
Chairman of the Public Works Committee; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Town Supervisor, Leonard Utter served with
loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, Over his six terms, Leonard Utter was instrumental in the
construction of the town hall and the construction of a highway garage;
he also played a crucial role in installation of a new water system in
Halcottsville, New York, in 2004, as well as in Arkville, New York,
which will be completed in the spring of 2012; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his role as Town Supervisor, Leonard Utter
served on the Delaware County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Leonard Utter was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Town of Middletown, Leonard Utter
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Upon his retirement, Leonard Utter plans to continue serving
his community through his newly appointed role as Fire Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Betty, and their
daughters, Christine and Darsie, as well as their granddaughter, Amber,
all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Leonard Utter upon the occasion of his retirement after 12 years
of distinguished service as Supervisor of the Town of Middletown; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Leonard Utter, 3947 Millbrook Road, Margaretville, New York
12455.