LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Daniel D. Belden upon the occasion of
his retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Town of
Hague, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who have faithfully served the citizens of their
community and the State of New York with exemplary dedication and
conscientious service, significantly improving the quality of life in
the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Daniel D. Belden upon the occasion of his retirement after more than
four decades of dedicated service to the residents of the Town of Hague,
New York and Warren County; and
WHEREAS, Daniel D. Belden has rendered faithful, conscientious and
valuable service to the Town of Hague and its citizens for forty years;
in 1971, he was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the former High-
way Superintendent and served as Superintendent of Highways for twenty
years, through 1991, after which he served the Town for another twenty
years as Supervisor from 1992 through 2011; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Daniel D. Belden ably served all the citizens of
Warren County as a valued member of the Warren County Board of Supervi-
sors for twenty years as well; and
WHEREAS, Before and during his tenure with the Town of Hague, Daniel
D. Belden also served the citizens of the Town as a member of the Hague
Volunteer Fire Department, Winter Carnival Committee, Hague Fish and
Game Club, Hague Chamber of Commerce, Warren County Council of Chambers,
Beste Scholarship Committee, Hague Senior Citizens Club and Rotary Club;
and
WHEREAS, Among his many accomplishments, Daniel D. Belden was instru-
mental in securing funds to beautify the Town and to protect beautiful
Lake George on which it is located; he oversaw the completion of Hague
Sewer Districts 1 and 2 and, under his stewardship, the Town has had no
tax levy since 2005; and
WHEREAS, Daniel D. Belden served the citizens of the Town whenever
called upon, whether it be day or night, for assistance with any issue
and is fittingly held in high regard for his dedication to the citizens
of the Town of Hague; and
WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the quality of life of the citizens of
the Town of Hague, Daniel D. Belden has served the Town with great dili-
gence and unswerving commitment, earning the admiration, esteem and
affection of his colleagues and community; and
WHEREAS, As he completes his service to the Town of Hague, Daniel D.
Belden leaves an indelible imprint on the Town, its services and quality
of life, and richly merits the gratitude and appreciation of the citi-
zens of Hague and the recognition and commendation of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Daniel D. Belden upon the occasion of his retirement after many
years of distinguished service to the Town of Hague, New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daniel D. Belden.