LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David S. Larrabee upon the occasion of
his retirement after 53 years of distinguished service to the Dry Hill
Ski Area

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New
York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
David S. Larrabee upon the occasion of his retirement after 53 years of
distinguished service to the Dry Hill Ski Area; and
WHEREAS, This most auspicious occasion was celebrated at a retirement
party held on Sunday, January 15, 2012, where, in addition to earning a
lifetime membership to the National Ski Patrol after reaching 50 years
with the organization, David S. Larrabee was given a lifetime membership
to Dry Hill by ski area owner and operator Timothy L. McAtee; and
WHEREAS, David S. Larrabee, a resident of Rodman, New York, joined the
Dry Hill Ski Patrol in 1958; and
WHEREAS, For the past 53 years, David S. Larrabee rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Dry Hill Ski Area's ski patrol
volunteer unit; and
WHEREAS, A forest ranger for the State Department of Environmental
Conservation for 36 years, David S. Larrabee was a major proponent of
cross-country skiing, helping to develop the Tug Hill Tourathon; and
WHEREAS, David S. Larrabee's fellow patrol members praised him for his
impact on the team and his leadership; and
WHEREAS, In addition to leading by example, David S. Larrabee led in
the patrol's record books, consistently holding the record as the fast-
est member to carry their skis and gear from the lodge to the face of
the hill in one of the ski patrol challenges; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as a volunteer for the Dry Hill Ski Area's
ski patrol, David S. Larrabee served with loyalty, honor and distinction
and earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor David S. Larrabee upon the occasion of his retirement after 53
years of distinguished service to the Dry Hill Ski Area; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David S. Larrabee.