LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring George Waterbury for his many years of
dedicated service to his community

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, George Waterbury has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor George Water-
bury for his many years of dedicated service to his community, cele-
brated with a Special Testimonial Dinner on Friday, March 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, George Waterbury has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Born on August 27,1922, on Fosters Farm, in Pleasantville,
New York, George Waterbury's family ties to the region date back to
1770; and
WHEREAS, George Waterbury is a graduate of Pleasantville High School;
he continued his education at Pace University where he earned his bach-
elor's degree; and
WHEREAS, Upon his graduation, George Waterbury accepted a position as
an accountant where he served for forty years as a chief financial offi-
cer to a major Westchester firm; and
WHEREAS, George Waterbury served in the United States Navy Aircorp
from 1942-1946, participating in the Southwest Pacific; he flew as a
bombardier for approximately eighty bombing missions, including the
sinking of two enemy ships; he is the recipient of citations from both
the United States Army and Navy; and
WHEREAS, George Waterbury has served his community through his service
to many civic organizations including as past president of the Mount
Pleasant Rotary Club who bestowed him with their coveted Paul Harris
award; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, George Waterbury is a member and former treasurer
of the Pleasantville American Legion Post No. 77; he is also co-founder
and director of the Pleasantville High School Alumni Association; and
WHEREAS, George Waterbury joined the Mount Pleasant Historical Society
in 1995, and was appointed historical society president in 1997; he was
named the official Mount Pleasant Town Historian in 1999 by the Mount
Pleasant Town Board; and
WHEREAS, In addition, George Waterbury was appointed a trustee of the
Westchester County Historical Society and received an award for his
service from the Westchester County Executive; and
WHEREAS, George Waterbury is the co-author of an IMAGES OF AMERICA
volume on Mount Pleasant history and developed the historical presenta-
tion titled "The Lost Village of Kensico and the Building of the Kensico
Dam" which he has presented approximately fifty times in schools and
organizations throughout Westchester County; and
WHEREAS, George Waterbury has also conducted several tours of American
architect, Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian Homes and other properties; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, George Waterbury has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife of 65 years, Claudine,
who feels privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his
achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which George Waterbury has displayed
throughout his 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
honor George Waterbury for his many years of dedicated service to his
community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George Waterbury.