LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Paul Hewitt upon the occasion of his
retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to Ulster County

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 Paul
Hewitt upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distin-
guished service to Ulster County; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Siena College, Paul Hewitt earned a Bachelor of
Business Administration in Accounting in 1978; and
WHEREAS, Paul Hewitt began working for Ulster County in 1982 as a
Junior Accountant; and
WHEREAS, For the past 30 years, Paul Hewitt rendered faithful, consci-
entious and valuable service to Ulster County; and
WHEREAS, Paul Hewitt has served Ulster County in numerous capacities
including Deputy County Treasurer, Fiscal Officer, Administrative Direc-
tor of County Finance, and since 2009, Commissioner of Finance; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Commissioner of Finance, Paul Hewitt
served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Paul Hewitt was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, Outside his profession, Paul Hewitt has coached Little League
and served as president of the Indian Valley Tee Ball League; he was
also coach of the Town of Esopus/Port Ewen Athletic Association's girls
program, and served as coordinator of a youth basketball league at the
Marbletown Youth Center; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this remarkable man was a co-coordinator of Walk
America and served as co-chair of the fundraising committee of the Boys
and Girls Clubs throughout the Kingston area; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Linda, and their
three children, as well as three grandchildren, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with Ulster County, Paul Hewitt earned the
admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Paul Hewitt upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of
distinguished service to Ulster County; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paul Hewitt, 4768 Route 209, Accord, New York 12404.