LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Justus Rice upon the occasion of his
retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Town of
Woodstock, New York

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
Justus Rice upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of
distinguished service to the Town of Woodstock, New York, to be cele-
brated at a retirement party on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at Hurley Town
Park, Hurley, New York; and
WHEREAS, Justus Rice was born in Kingston, New York on July 15, 1956;
he is a graduate of Onteora High School, class of 1975; and
WHEREAS, When he was 16 years old, Justus Rice joined the West Hurley
Fire Department; he has been an active member ever since; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Justus Rice is serving his second five-year term
as Fire Commissioner; he is also President of the Ulster County Volun-
teer Firemen's Association; and
WHEREAS, Justus Rice lived in West Hurley, New York, until he moved to
Woodstock in 1986; and
WHEREAS, Before he moved to the Town of Woodstock, Justus Rice worked
for the Town of Hurley Highway Department for seven years, the West
Hurley School, and Woodstock Building Supply; and
WHEREAS, Justus Rice began work with the Town of Woodstock as a part
time Machine Equipment Operator on May 4th, 1987, and became a full time
employee on December 16, 1989; and
WHEREAS, For nearly 25 years, Justus Rice rendered faithful, conscien-
tious and valuable service to the Town of Woodstock, New York; and
WHEREAS, Justus Rice was responsible for the Highway Department's
maintenance and road sign inventory; and
WHEREAS, A dependable and willing employee, Justus Rice soon became
the department's "go-to" guy; and
WHEREAS, With the Town of Woodstock Highway Department, Justus Rice
has served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Justus Rice was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Alice, and their
three children, Tammy, Elizabeth and Stephanie, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Town of Woodstock, Justus Rice
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Justus Rice upon the occasion of his retirement from the Town of
Woodstock after many years of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Justus Rice.