LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Howard L. Dugo upon the occasion of
his retirement from the New York State Insurance Fund

WHEREAS, Within every community there exist certain individuals who,
through their hard work, dedication and service, play an instrumental
role in making our community a better place to live; and
WHEREAS, One such individual is Howard L. Dugo, who is being honored
for his dedication to his community and for his long service as Bingham-
ton City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Howard L.
Dugo upon the occasion of his retirement from the New York State Insur-
ance Fund; he will officially retire on March 28, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Howard L. Dugo attended local institutions of learning such
as Ben Franklin Middle School and North High School; he later went on to
attend such higher institutions of learning as Broome Community College
and Wagner College in Staten Island, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree in political science; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his fellow countrymen, Howard L. Dugo served in
the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, service for which he was
awarded the Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, A talented musician, Howard L. Dugo played in school bands
where he developed a love for the saxophone and for jazz, later applying
his talents towards performing with the Roberson Jazz Group; and
WHEREAS, A committed family man, in 1971, Howard L. Dugo married his
wife of 41 years, Kathleen M., and had two children, Brian and Kara; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to public service, Howard L. Dugo served as Clerk
to the City of Binghamton for 15 years, a job which he loved, and
performed over 1,000 marriages in locations ranging from bowling alleys
to gas stations to jail and is currently serving his eighth year with
the New York State Insurance Fund; and
WHEREAS, A man of many talents, Howard L. Dugo has also worked for
Metropolitan Life and Singer Sewing, where he managed several stores and
won several trips to destinations such as Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Spain,
Mexico and Florida for his hard work, dedication and strong salesman-
ship; and
WHEREAS, Possessing excellent handiwork skills, Howard L. Dugo has
always had a construction project in progress and has remodeled every
room in his home, in which he was born and raised, even adding an addi-
tion; he also purchased land in 1974 on Lake Sophia, where he built a
three-bedroom cottage for his family; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong lover of athletics, Howard L. Dugo is a committed
fan of the Yankees, Giants, and Rangers, inspiring him to coach his
son's little league team; and
WHEREAS, Howard L. Dugo will spend his retirement doing what he loves
most, traveling with his family in their beautiful fifth-wheel camper
and enjoying life; 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
commend Howard L. Dugo upon the occasion of his retirement from the New
York State Insurance Fund; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Howard L. Dugo.