LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gail C. Cunard upon the occasion of her
retirement after 27 years of distinguished service to The Harness Racing
Museum and Hall of Fame

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 Gail
C. Cunard upon the occasion of her retirement after 27 years of distin-
guished service to The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, For the past 17 years, Gail C. Cunard has served as Director
of The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame and will officially retire
from this position on July 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Born in London, England, Gail C. Cunard graduated with a
degree in Commerce (Business Administration) from Liverpool University's
College of Commerce; since 1995, she served as Director of The Harness
Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, making her mark on one of the most all-
American of sports, through her planning, creativity, fund-raising
skills, and an indefinable quality that charmed all sectors in the sport
and made them contributors to the important historical and preserva-
tional work that The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame fulfills;
and
WHEREAS, Prior to becoming Director, Gail C. Cunard was the Adminis-
trator and Chief Executive Officer of The Harness Racing Museum and Hall
of Fame, joining the institution in 1985; prior to that, she was the
General Manager of Goshen Historic Track; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Goshen, New York, Gail C. Cunard's stewardship
has led to a host of popular and informative exhibits in the Hall of
Fame, including: a collection from the history of Castleton Farms; the
"3-D" race simulator, which gives fans an idea of what it is like to
guide a horse during a race; and the recent gathering of memorabilia
from the former "World Capital of Harness Raceway", Roosevelt Raceway;
and
WHEREAS, Two other popular exhibits, an extensive collection of
harness-themed Currier and Ives prints and the collection of profiles of
talented but unsung heroes of harness racing called "A Drive To Win,"
have been adapted by Gail C. Cunard and her staff to become traveling
exhibits, serving as emissaries for the sport and the Hall of Fame at
racetracks, art museums, and other appropriate gatherings; and
WHEREAS, Gail C. Cunard was also responsible for overseeing all the
events produced by the Museum during its showcase weekend annually held
over the Fourth of July, which culminates in a dinner honoring the
newest inductees into the Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Gail C. Cunard has been the recipient of several awards, some
of which include the 1999 Orange County Woman of Achievement, the 2008
Monticello-Goshen Chapter U.S. Harness Writers Association Excelsior
Award, and the Hervey Award for film production; and
WHEREAS, For 27 years, Gail C. Cunard rendered faithful, conscientious
and valuable service to The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Director, Gail C. Cunard served with
loyalty, honor and distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of duty
and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of
Fame, Gail C. Cunard earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her
colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gail C. Cunard upon the occasion of her retirement after 27 years
of distinguished service to The Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gail C. Cunard.