LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring William D. Brown upon the occasion of
his retirement after 37 years of distinguished service to the State of
New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished officers and citizens who would devote themselves to
public service, demonstrating great courage and diligence in providing
for the care and welfare of the citizens of their communities and this
great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Within every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment and dedication,
command the respect and admiration of their community for their exem-
plary contributions and service on behalf of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
William D. Brown upon the occasion of his retirement after 37 years of
distinguished service to the State of New York, to be celebrated at a
Retirement Dinner at Honor's Haven in Ellenville, New York, on Thursday,
March 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, William D. Brown began working for the Department of
Correctional Services as a farmer at Woodbourne Correctional Facility;
he held various positions in food service until 1995, when he was
promoted to Deputy Superintendent of Administration at Sullivan Correc-
tional Facility; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, William D. Brown became the First Deputy Superinten-
dent at Clinton Correctional Facility, a position he held for one year
until his promotion to Superintendent at Altona Correctional Facility;
since 2005, he has served as Superintendent at Eastern Correctional
Facility; and
WHEREAS, William D. Brown will continue to serve as a member of the
Fantinekill Cemetery Association, as well as remain on the Board of
Directors for the Ellenville Hospital Foundation, a Board Member of the
Greater Wawarsing Local Development Corporation and a Trustee for the
United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Heather, and their
two children, Hope and Kyle, all of whom feel privileged to be part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, In his retirement, William D. Brown plans to spend more time
with his family as well as on the golf course; and
WHEREAS, For the past 37 years, William D. Brown rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Superintendent of Eastern New York Correc-
tional Facility, William D. Brown 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated
public servants who unselfishly devote their lives to the preservation
of order and the protection of others are worthy and due full praise for
their commitment and noble endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor William D. Brown upon the occasion of his retirement after 37
years of distinguished service to the State of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William D. Brown.