LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring James Galligan upon the occasion of his
retirement after six years of distinguished service as Town of Forest-
burgh Supervisor

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
James Galligan upon the occasion of his retirement after six years of
distinguished service as Town of Forestburgh Supervisor, celebrated at
an open house reception on Sunday, January 8, 2012, at the Inn at Lake
Joseph; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Town of Forestburgh's Planning Board for 15
years, James Galligan retired as the administrator of the Sullivan Coun-
ty Adult Care Center in Liberty, New York; and
WHEREAS, First elected in 2005, James Galligan has served two consec-
utive terms as Town of Forestburgh Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, For the past six years, James Galligan rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Town of Forestburgh, New York;
and
WHEREAS, During his two terms, James Galligan was instrumental in the
success of the town's youth plan and its summer camp programs; he also
played a large role in the vast improvements to the town hall; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Town Supervisor, James Galligan served
with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, James Galligan was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ellen, and their
three daughters, Heather, Colleen and Erin, as well as their five grand-
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Town of Forestburgh, James Galli-
gan earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor James Galligan upon the occasion of his retirement after six years
of distinguished service as Town of Forestburgh Supervisor; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Galligan, 255 Hartwood Road, Forestburgh, New York
12777.