LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John Yearby upon the occasion of his
retirement after 32 years of distinguished service to the New York State
Department of Transportation

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John
Yearby upon the occasion of his retirement after 32 years of distin-
guished service to the New York State Department of Transportation on
Friday, May 25, 2012; and
WHEREAS, For the past 32 years, John Yearby rendered faithful, consci-
entious and valuable service to the New York State Department of Trans-
portation, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his
colleagues; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as a Highway Maintenance Worker, John Yearby
served with loyalty, honor and distinction, and was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems in his
official acts; and
WHEREAS, John Yearby worked for New York State Parks and Recreation
during the summers of 1976 and 1977; he was employed by the Rome City
School District from 1980-81 as a Teacher's Assistant, and then worked
for the New York State Department of Transportation in the Rome office
from July of 1981 to May of 2012; and
WHEREAS, In 1981, John Yearby began his career with the New York State
Department of Transportation as a Laborer and in 1998, his title was
changed to Highway Maintenance Worker working in this capacity until
retirement; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, John Yearby has been involved with
Youth Baseball for more than 13 years; he has served as President of the
Rome National League, and is currently President of the Rome Youth Base-
ball - Cal Ripken League; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Kristen, and their
children, Kenneth and Robert Nelson, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John Yearby upon the occasion of his retirement after 32 years of
distinguished service to the New York State Department of Transporta-
tion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Yearby.