LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending George Weeden upon the occasion of
being named Grand Marshal of the 2012 General Montgomery Day Parade in
the Village of Montgomery, New York

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, George Weeden has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend George
Weeden upon the occasion of being named Grand Marshal of the 2012 Gener-
al Montgomery Day Parade in the Village of Montgomery, New York; and
WHEREAS, George Weeden was chosen for this most auspicious honor in
recognition of his many years of ceaseless dedicated service to the
community of Montgomery, New York; and
WHEREAS, George Weeden has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A 61-year member of the Montgomery Fire Department, George
Weeden served as the department's chief in the 1970s; and
WHEREAS, George Weeden has also served on the Village Planning Board
for many years and has donated much of his time to the community of
Montgomery; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, George Weeden has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which George Weeden has displayed through-
out 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 George Weeden upon the occasion of being named Grand Marshal of
the 2012 General Montgomery Day Parade in the Village of Montgomery, New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George Weeden.