LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring James Lawler upon the occasion of his
retirement after 43 years of distinguished service to Crystal Run
Village

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
James Lawler upon the occasion of his retirement after 43 years of
distinguished service to Crystal Run Village; he will officially retire
on Friday, April 27, 2012, and continue on as senior advisor through
June 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, For the past 43 years, James Lawler rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Crystal Run Village; and
WHEREAS, Since 1959, Crystal Run Village has served children and
adults with developmental disabilities, spectrum disorders and those
dually diagnosed with mental illness; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Executive Director for the last 14 years,
James Lawler served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished service, James Lawler has been
instrumental in the success of Crystal Run Village, helping it to become
a thriving and fiscally sound organization; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, James Lawler was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with Crystal Run Village, James Lawler
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; 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 James Lawler upon the occasion of his retirement after 43 years of
distinguished service to Crystal Run Village; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Lawler.