Assembly Resolution No. 956

BY: M. of A. Hawley

CONGRATULATING Edward F. Morgan upon the occasion
of his retirement after 30 years of dedicated public
service to the Town of Murray

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have
devoted themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their
community and the needs of its residents; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Edward F. Morgan upon the occasion of his retirement after
30 years of dedicated public service to the Town of Murray; and

WHEREAS, Edward F. Morgan has honorably served as the Town of
Murray's Highway Supervisor for the past 30 years; he will officially
retire from this esteemed position on Sunday, May 31, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Edward F. Morgan, the Town of
Murray expanded its public water service by constructing nearly 300,000
linear feet of water main, constructed the Holley Business Park, made
improvements to the Town Hall and highway department facilities, and
built a salt storage building as well as a computerized fuel system to
better serve the town and its first responders; and

WHEREAS, In his role as Superintendent, Edward F. Morgan oversaw 30
miles of town roads, and was responsible for winter maintenance of 17
miles of county roads and 16 miles of state roads; and

WHEREAS, Edward F. Morgan is the proud recipient of the Public Works
Leader of the Year Award from the Genesee Valley Branch of the American
Public Works Association; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Edward F. Morgan also served multiple terms as the President
of the Orleans County Highway Superintendents Association; and

WHEREAS, For three decades, Edward F. Morgan rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Town of Murray, truly earning
the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate
blending of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as that
demonstrated by Edward F. Morgan over a lifetime of sacrifice and
dedication to others; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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
congratulate Edward F. Morgan upon the occasion of his retirement after
30 years of dedicated public service to the Town of Murray; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Edward F. Morgan.