LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chris Ketcham upon the occasion of his
selection as a Young Professional Up and Comer in the Business Community
by the SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Special Edition

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young adults within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, Chris Ketcham has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Chris Ketcham upon the occasion of his selection as a Young Professional
Up and Comer in the Business Community by the SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Special Edition; and
WHEREAS, When he was just 11 years old, this exemplary young man began
mowing the lawn for Ketcham Fence; acquiring a strong knowledge of the
fencing business throughout his teenage years, he is now headed toward
becoming the third-generation owner of this Otisville institution; and
WHEREAS, Chris Ketcham, currently head of marketing for Ketcham Fence,
earned a bachelor's degree in entrepreneurship from Wilkes University;
upon the completion of this esteemed program, he was ready to take on
numerous tasks in addition to fencing, including the accounting,
bidding, personnel, and sales side of the business; and
WHEREAS, Chris Ketcham has earned the respect and admiration of the
20-30 individuals he employs, not only with his expertise, but with his
willingness to tirelessly assist them in fencing jobs, traveling
throughout New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, Chris Ketcham, a 24-year old Monticello resident, has led
installation efforts including fencing at West Point Military Academy,
and Sam's Club in Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating outstanding strength in managerial and market-
ing skills, Chris Ketcham strives to expand the business to serve all of
Sullivan County, as well as much of the Hudson and Delaware valleys; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Chris Ketcham upon the occasion of his designation as a Young
Professional Up and Comer in the Business Community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chris Ketcham.