LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sydney C. McEvoy upon the occasion of
his retirement as Executive Director of the Cornell Cooperative Exten-
sion of Cortland County after many years of dedicated service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Sydney C. McEvoy upon the occasion of his retirement as Executive Direc-
tor of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County after many
years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, On March 30, 2012, Sydney C. McEvoy retired as Executive
Director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County; he had
an illustrious 32-year career working for Cornell Cooperative Extension;
and
WHEREAS, Raised on a dairy farm on Route 11 in Marathon, New York,
Sydney C. McEvoy was hired by Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) on
June 26, 1980; during the course of his 32-year career, he worked as a
4-H Extension Agent, both in Chenango County (1980-1998) and in Cortland
County (1998-2002), prior to becoming the Executive Director of CCE
Cortland in February 2002; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Executive Director of CCE Cortland,
Sydney C. McEvoy played a significant role in impacting the lives of
numerous youth in Cortland and surrounding counties through his service
to both local and regional 4-H programs, including the Cortland County
Junior Fair, the Great New York State Fair, 4-H Regional Dairy Bowl
Competition, Cortland County 4-H Teen Council and Cortland County Junior
Holstein Club; and
WHEREAS, Sydney C. McEvoy received the 1995 National and New York
State Distinguished Service Award from the 4-H Agents Association, the
2003 Distinguished Recognition Award from the New York State Purebred
Dairy Cattle Association, the 2004 Warm Hands Award and the 2011 Leader-
ship and Dedication Recognition Award; and
WHEREAS, A positive role model in both his professional and personal
life, Sydney C. McEvoy has volunteered and served his community as an
active member of St. Stephen's Church in Marathon, New York; he is also
on the Board and current President of the Cortland Rotary Club and
served as past Secretary of the New York State Purebred Dairy Cattle
Association; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Sydney C. McEvoy has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Sydney C. McEvoy has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sydney C. McEvoy upon the occasion of his retirement as Executive
Director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County after
many years of dedicated service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sydney C. McEvoy.