LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Gabe Rickard upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the 2014 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Men at Work Edition

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, Gabe Rickard 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 Gabe Rickard
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the 2014
SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Men at Work Edition; and
WHEREAS, Gabe Rickard is Associate Professor of Liberal Arts at SUNY
Sullivan, Loch Sheldrake, New York, where he also serves as Honors
Program Coordinator and head golf coach; and
WHEREAS, For 17 years, Gabe Rickard has made a difference in the lives
of countless students, stimulating their minds and preparing them for
the future; and
WHEREAS, Gabe Rickard earned his PhD at the University of Mississippi,
his master's degree at Florida State University, and a bachelor's degree
at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, Genuinely concerned for the welfare of others, Gabe Rickard,
through the SUNY Sullivan Honors Program, works with a variety of organ-
izations that seek to end local, regional, and national hunger; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Gabe Rickard has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
commend Gabe Rickard upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the 2014 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Men at Work Edition;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gabe Rickard.