LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring William Dashnaw upon the occasion of his
retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to St. Lawrence Coun-
ty

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who are devoted to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
William E. Dashnaw upon the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of
distinguished service to St. Lawrence County; and
WHEREAS, For the past 34 years, William Dashnaw rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to St. Lawrence County, including
eight years as Mayor of the Village of Heuvelton, and 10 years with the
Town of Oswegatchie's Highway Department, nine of them serving as the
Highway Superintendent; and
WHEREAS, In addition, William Dashnaw served in the Town of
Oswegatchie's Budget Office and as Town Supervisor of Oswegatchie,
finishing his public service as Superintendent of Highways for St.
Lawrence County from 1999 until 2011, the position from which he offi-
cially retired on December 23, 2011; and
WHEREAS, In these capacities, William Dashnaw served with loyalty,
honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, William Dashnaw was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems, earn-
ing the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 William Dashnaw upon the occasion of his retirement after 34 years
of distinguished service to St. Lawrence County; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William Dashnaw, Waddington, New York.