LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring William A. Annable, Town of Hartland
Supervisor, upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of
distinguished public service

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives, civic endeavors and public service have
enhanced the stature 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
William A. Annable, Town of Hartland Supervisor, upon the occasion of
his retirement after many years of distinguished public service; his
auspicious retirement ceremony was held on December 8, 2011, at the
Hartland Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, On December 31, 2011, William A. Annable retired after 34
years as Hartland, New York, Town Supervisor; his 34 year tenure as Town
Supervisor is the longest length of service in such a position in
Niagara County; and
WHEREAS, Elected as Hartland Town Supervisor in 1978, William A. Anna-
ble also served as a Hartland town councilman from 1962 to 1966, and as
a Barker village trustee from 1972 to 1975; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Town of Hartland, New York, William A.
Annable graduated from Roy Hart High School in 1948 and went on to
further his education at the University of Buffalo where he received his
teaching degree; and
WHEREAS, William A. Annable taught physical education, health and
biology at the Roy Hart and Barker Central Schools; during his tenure at
Barker, he held the position as Athletic Director and coached varsity
basketball and track; and
WHEREAS, In addition, William A. Annable served three years on active
duty and eight years in the reserves in the United States Coast Guard;
and
WHEREAS, William A. Annable married his wife, Jeanne, in 1953; and
WHEREAS, For over 43 years, William A. Annable has rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable public service in Niagara County, New York,
serving with loyalty, honor and distinction; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor William A. Annable, Town of Hartland Supervisor, upon the occasion
of his retirement after many years of distinguished public service; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William A. Annable, Hartland, New York.