LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring James E. Smith upon the occasion of his
retirement after 30 years of distinguished service as Supervisor of the
Town of Perinton

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor James E. Smith
upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished
service as Supervisor of the Town of Perinton; and
WHEREAS, A life-long resident of the Town of Perinton, James E. Smith
has served its government for over four decades; and
WHEREAS, As Supervisor for the past 30 years, James E. Smith has guid-
ed Perinton to a position of preeminence in Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, Perinton's outstanding Community and Aquatics Centers, Center
Park, Center Stage Amphitheater and the renowned Open Space Preservation
Program are among the many attributes which have been added to the Town
under the luminous direction of Supervisor James E. Smith; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, the Town of Perinton has been added to the nota-
ble list of "Top 100 Best Places to Live in America"; and
WHEREAS, James E. Smith rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable
service to the Town of Perinton; in his capacity as Supervisor, he
served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, James E. Smith was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems, earn-
ing the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; 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 James E. Smith upon the occasion of his retirement, and best wish-
es to him in all his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James E. Smith.