LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barry Silverstein, owner, President and
Chairman of the ADIRONDACK LIFE magazine, for his many years of cease-
less, dedicated service and deep appreciation of nature

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals who are dedicated to increasing public
awareness of, and appreciation for, the natural resources of New York;
and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Barry Silver-
stein, owner, President and Chairman of the ADIRONDACK LIFE magazine,
for his many years of ceaseless, dedicated service and deep appreciation
of nature; and
WHEREAS, The ADIRONDACK LIFE magazine has been published since 1969
with a readership of greater than one hundred and fifty thousand
persons; and
WHEREAS, The ADIRONDACK LIFE magazine has achieved numerous national
awards for its insights and uncompromising presentation of the Adiron-
dack State Park through photographs and articles that display its
remarkable beauty and diversity of life; and
WHEREAS, Owner, President and Chairman, Barry Silverstein draws his
appreciation of nature from the same inner source as his devotion to
family and friends; and
WHEREAS, That appreciation of family, friends and nature is actualized
through benevolence and generosity, to a degree that is unique,
outstanding and noteworthy; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Barry Silverstein has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 Barry Silverstein, owner, President and Chairman of the ADIRONDACK
LIFE magazine, for his many years of ceaseless, dedicated service and
deep appreciation of nature, and to wish him a very Happy 80th Birthday;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barry Silverstein.