LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Judge William E. Sherwood upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Rockland
Community Foundation on March 31, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Judge William E. Sherwood upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Rockland Community Foundation to be cele-
brated at its 2016 Signature Gala on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the
Hudson Water Club, Haverstraw Marina, West Haverstraw, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Rockland Community Foundation is a non-profit corporation
governed by a local Board of Directors and an Advisory Board comprised
of community leaders; the Foundation is a unifying element in its commu-
nity which strives to serve donors, non-profit organizations and the
community as a whole by encouraging corporate leaders, educators, youth,
parents, non-profits, elected officials and the faith community to work
toward the common objective of increasing charitable giving; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, the Rockland Community Foundation was comprised of
55 private, corporate, public and foundation funds which generously
disbursed a large sum through more than 75 grants and scholarships; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Rockland County, Judge William E. Sherwood
has devoted himself to the legal profession throughout more than four
decades in private practice and public service; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Spring Valley High School, William E. Sherwood
attended both Syracuse University and New York Law School and has taken
numerous courses with the National Judicial Institute; today, he is a
frequent lecturer at CLE seminars; and
WHEREAS, William E. Sherwood started in private law practice in 1970,
and worked for hundreds of clients for nearly a quarter century; along
the way he served as an assistant district attorney, town attorney, and
became involved in many community organizations; and
WHEREAS, William E. Sherwood's first elected office was as Town Judge
in Stony Point where he still lives today; after six years on the local
court bench he was elected to New York State Supreme Court in the Hudson
Valley's 9th Judicial District; and
WHEREAS, For 14 years, Judge William E. Sherwood served throughout the
5-county district before leaving the bench at the end of 2007; since
that time he has served the legal profession as a mediator and arbitra-
tor offering his years of experience and expertise to the resolution of
every type of litigation without the expense and risk of court trials;
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the community in which he lives, Judge William
E. Sherwood serves on the Boards of Directors of numerous organizations
including the Rockland County Bar Association, the Rockland County
Historical Society and the Rockland Community Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Judge William E. Sherwood is a vital member of
Rotary International and held the position of President of the Spring
Valley Rotary; he has also been a participant and officer of the 1,300
member Haverstraw Elks Lodge for over 40 years, and served as Stony
Point Town Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Having served in the New York State National Guard and the
United States Army Reserves himself, Judge William E. Sherwood is

particularly proud of his membership in the Stony Point Battle Chapter
of the Sons of the American Revolution, a nationwide organization of men
who can trace their ancestry to our country's first soldiers; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Susan, his three
children, Alysoun, Jennifer and Scott, as well as seven grandchildren,
all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Judge William E. Sherwood has
displayed throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Judge William E. Sherwood upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition by the Rockland Community Foundation on March
31, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Judge William E. Sherwood.