LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tess McBeath upon the occasion of her
retirement from the Delaware Youth Center

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure 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 Tess
McBeath upon the occasion of her retirement from the Delaware Youth
Center; and
WHEREAS, Nestled on the shore of the Delaware River in the rural
hamlet of Callicoon, New York, the Delaware Youth Center has been a
central part of its surrounding community for over 70 years; and
WHEREAS, For more than 20 years, Tess McBeath rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Delaware Youth Center making
it shine; she brought the Center from debt and disrepair to the thriv-
ing, living Center it is today; and
WHEREAS, Having announced her retirement, the Board of Directors
honored her at the 2012 Halloween Dance, one of Tess McBeath's many
endeavors, and presented her with a plaque, a hand print that will
feature the new pool house wall, and commendation from many; she will be
greatly missed; and
WHEREAS, Tess McBeath served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Tess McBeath was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Delaware Youth Center, Tess
McBeath earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tess McBeath upon the occasion of her retirement from the Delaware
Youth Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tess McBeath.