LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barbara E. Decker upon the occasion of
her retirement as Blooming Grove Town Clerk

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted
themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community
and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Barbara E. Decker upon the occasion of her retirement as Blooming Grove
Town Clerk; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Decker started working for the Town of Blooming Grove
as a Dog Enumerator and Election Inspector; she then advanced her way up
to Deputy Town Clerk in 1975; in 1977, she ran for the position of Town
Clerk and was elected; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Decker took office in January of 1978 and has contin-
uously served for 33 years; in addition, she is also is a member of the
Orange/Sullivan New York State Town Clerk's Association where she served
two years as president; she also serves as Secretary for the Orange
County Association of Towns Supervisors and Mayors; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Barbara Decker's peers named her Town Clerk of the
Year for all of New York State; she volunteered for 20 years and served
as President of the Monell Fire Department, and due to her many years of
service, she is now an Honorary Member of the Monell Engine Company
Ladies Auxiliary in Washingtonville; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Barbara Decker served the Town of
Blooming Grove with intelligence and caring dedication, continuously
striving to effectively fulfill the duties of her position; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom
she worked, Barbara E. Decker will be remembered for her honesty, integ-
rity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human
problems in her official acts; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her four children and five
grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Barbara E. Decker upon the occasion of her retirement as Blooming
Grove Town Clerk, and to wish her continued success in all of her future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barbara E. Decker.