Assembly Resolution No. 701

BY: M. of A. Zebrowski

CONGRATULATING George E. Wargo, Jr. upon the
occasion of his retirement as Superintendent of
Highways in Haverstraw, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with
its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those who
have served to better the quality of life in our communities and have
had a measurable positive impact on the lives of its residents; George
E. Wargo, Jr. is one such individual; and

WHEREAS, George E. Wargo, Jr. spent over 40 years as an employee of
the Rockland County Highway Department, starting his career as a
laborer; and

WHEREAS, Since 2014, George E. Wargo Jr. has served as the Town of
Haverstraw Superintendent of Highways, ensuring that roads and other
public infrastructure are maintained; and

WHEREAS, Committed to serving his community, George E. Wargo, Jr.
has been a 40 year member and former chief of the West Haverstraw Fire
Department, and has been involved in other community organizations such
as the Knights of Columbus Council No. 581, Sons of the American Legion,
St. Peter's CYO Program, Haverstraw Little League, North Rockland Sports
Hall of Fame, Central Hudson Valley Football Officials Association, and
Just For Fun Baseball; and

WHEREAS, George E. Wargo, Jr. has been a member of several
professional associations, including the American Public Works
Association, Rockland County Superintendent of Highways Association and
the Damage Preventive Council; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate George E. Wargo, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement,
after many years of distinguished service to the residents of the Town
of Haverstraw and the County of Rockland, and to wish him well in all of
his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to George E. Wargo, Jr.