LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the WATERSHED POST upon the occasion of
its designation by the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce as the
recipient of its 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year Award on May 16, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the leaders of commerce and industry whose accomplishments
contribute to the economic health and prosperity of the communities of
the State of New York and whose purposeful endeavors, as involved
members of the community, enhance the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the WATERSHED POST upon the occasion of its designation by the Central
Catskills Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of its 2012 Entrepreneur
of the Year Award in recognition of its exceptional leadership and
commitment to the communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, The WATERSHED POST will be honored by the Central Catskills
Chamber of Commerce at its 2012 Annual Awards Dinner, to be held at the
Hanah Country Resort and Spa in Margaretville, New York, on Wednesday,
May 16, 2012; and
WHEREAS, From the moment the rains began the WATERSHED POST began
posting information to help guide area communities on the flooding
caused by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee; it was the constant
reporting through words and images from people throughout the region to
the WATERSHED POST which made it possible to find out what was happening
on a moment to moment basis; and
WHEREAS, For so many who have enjoyed visiting the villages of the
Catskills, or who have second homes in the region, the WATERSHED POST
was the fastest way to learn about what was happening and how they might
be of help; for many living in the area, the WATERSHED POST made it
possible to share emergency response information and relay valuable
updates from local government and relief services as it was made avail-
able; and
WHEREAS, The WATERSHED POST has continued to expand its reach into
each community by establishing a network of partners who are tech savvy,
providing marketing and promotion support to businesses and community
groups to the ever increasing online and mobile customer base; and
WHEREAS, The area is a destination for many visitors and a home away
from home to many residents; access via the Internet has become essen-
tial to daily life and is growing in popularity in the Catskills and is,
more than ever, a necessity; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work and dedication to accuracy the WATERSHED
POST is a well-deserved must for anyone interested in knowing what is
going on in the Catskills; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to recognize the WATERSHED
POST for its commitment and contributions to the Central Catskills area
and to its quality of life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when the noble
aims and accomplishments of businesses such as the WATERSHED POST are
brought to our attention it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and
commend them for the edification and emulation of others; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the WATERSHED POST upon the occasion of its designation by the
Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of its 2012
Entrepreneur of the Year Award on May 16, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the WATERSHED POST.