LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Honorable Eleanor Gallagher upon
the occasion of her retirement after 39 years of distinguished service
to the Town of Marlborough, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those singular individuals who devote their purposeful lives
and careers to preserving the rights and protecting the welfare of the
citizens of their community and the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Marlborough communi-
ty has been ably served and uniquely enriched through the selfless dedi-
cation and benevolent concern of Judge Eleanor Gallagher; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The Honor-
able Eleanor Gallagher upon the occasion of her retirement after 39
years of distinguished service to the Town of Marlborough, New York; she
officially retired in December of 2015; and
WHEREAS, A Brooklyn native, Eleanor Gallagher moved to Highland, New
York, when she was a teenager; in 1960, she married the late John Esmond
Gallagher, and together, they were the proud parents of two sons, Jack
and Rod; and
WHEREAS, Eleanor Gallagher began her career with the Town of Marlbor-
ough as a volunteer in the local police department helping to organize
their filing system; she later served three years as a Police Dispatcher
and eventually became the first Court Clerk for the town; and
WHEREAS, After ably serving as Court Clerk for three years, Eleanor
Gallagher graciously filled a temporary vacancy as a Judge for one year
before running and winning the position in her own right; and
WHEREAS, During her illustrious 31-year tenure, Judge Eleanor Gallagh-
er rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the people
of the Town of Marlborough; and
WHEREAS, Respected by both attorneys and defendants alike, this
esteemed public servant expertly presided over a wide variety of cases,
and always conducted an impartial and objective court; and
WHEREAS, Judge Eleanor Gallagher was often called in the middle of the
night to oversee arraignments, but treated all defendants with
compassion and dignity while remaining fair in her rulings; she is also
known for having a positive influence on countless young people who had
been on the wrong side of the law; and
WHEREAS, Throughout a life and career of purposeful endeavor, Judge
Eleanor Gallagher has remained true to her commitment, serving family
and community, as well as the law; her contributions and accomplishments
have brought great benefit to bear upon the course of jurisprudence and
the quality of life for others; and
WHEREAS, Judge Eleanor Gallagher, in every capacity in which she
served, has left a permanent mark on the criminal justice community and
will forever be remembered as a determined, wise and genuinely concerned
expert in her field; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Judge Eleanor Gallagher upon the occasion of her retirement
after 39 years of distinguished service to the Town of Marlborough, New
York, and to extend its sincere gratitude for her contributions to the
people of New York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Eleanor Gallagher.