LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Doug Cauthers upon the occasion of his
retirement after 50 years of distinguished service to the United States
Postal Service

WHEREAS, Since 1775, when the Continental Congress named Benjamin Frank-
lin the first Postmaster General, the United States Postal Service has
served as an important bind which holds our Nation, and its people,
together; and
WHEREAS, The vital work of the employees of the United States Postal
Service supports the growth of commerce, and most importantly, ensures
the free flow of ideas and information which is so essential to our
democracy; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Doug
Cauthers upon the occasion of his retirement after 50 years of distin-
guished service to the United States Postal Service; he officially
retired on Friday, December 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A Woodridge High School graduate, Doug Cauthers earned his
bachelor's degree in business administration from Hartwick College in
Oneonta, New York; and
WHEREAS, Following in the footsteps of his father, Harold, Doug Cauth-
ers began working full-time for the United States Postal Service as a
postal clerk at the Woodridge Post Office in 1961; prior to that, he
held temporary summer positions at the post office; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Doug Cauthers has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, diligence and intelligence throughout
his career with the United States Postal Service; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his postal career, Doug Cauthers served as a
member of both the Woodridge Fire Department and the Methodist Church;
he was also caretaker and board president of the Glen Wild Cemetery
Association; and
WHEREAS, Doug Cauthers always served the United States Postal Service
with a caring dedication and an unwavering commitment; his wisdom,
unparalleled professionalism, and warm presence will be greatly missed
but never forgotten; 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 Doug Cauthers upon the occasion of his retirement after 50 years
of distinguished service to the United States Postal Service, and to
wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Doug Cauthers, 3 Cauthers Lane, Woodridge, New York.