LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Philip Coombe, Jr. upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Walter A. Rhulen Award by the Sulli-
van County Partnership for Economic Development

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; Philip Coombe, Jr. has given not only
of his time and energies to the Sullivan County community 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 Philip Coombe,
Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Water A.
Rhulen Award by the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development
celebrated at the Lodge in Rock Hill, New York, on October 14, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Walter A. Rhulen Award is bestowed upon a resident of
Sullivan County who demonstrates business, community and charitable
leadership; Philip Coombe, Jr. has truly exhibited all three qualities
and is the ideal candidate for this auspiscious honor; and
WHEREAS, Philip Coombe, Jr. has always been a leader and motivator
throughout his career; he ascended the ranks of the New York State
Department of Corrections, ending his career as the Commissioner; during
his time with the department, prison facilities in New York received
First National Accreditation; Philip reconfigured food processing and
production conserving waste and money, and most notably, expanded and
enhanced the inmate community work programs facilitating positive commu-
nity involvement; and
WHEREAS, Philip Coombe, Jr. has given back to his community and has
been instrumental in building a better future for generations to come
through his incredible ability to motivate volunteers; he was the
construction captain for a playground project at Tri-Valley Central
School; he has served as past board member of Cornell Cooperative Exten-
sion; exhibits leadership at the Grahamsville Reformed Church; and
served as past Superintendent of the Little World's Fair in Grahams-
ville; most recently, Philip orchestrated the construction of an addi-
tion to the Daniel Pierce Library through contributions and volunteer-
ism; and
WHEREAS, Philip Coombe, Jr. has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself selflessly; throughout the entire period of his
community service, a period of constructive involvement, Philip has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Philip Coombe, Jr. has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 deliberation to
honor Philip Coombe, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of the Walter A. Rhulen Award by the Sullivan County Partnership for
Economic Development; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Philip Coombe, Jr., 33 Grant Sheeley Road, Grahamsville, New
York 12740.