Assembly Resolution No. 264

BY: M. of A. Angelino

CELEBRATING the life and accomplishments of Dennis
Stanley Hill, dairy farmer and maple producer,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Dennis S. Hill, an extraordinary man of
indomitable faith and dedication whose purposeful life will long serve
as a standard to which others might aspire; and

WHEREAS, A dairy farmer for over 40 years and maple producer for
over 50 years, Dennis S. Hill of Harpersfield, New York, died on Monday,
April 19, 2021, at the age of 80; and

WHEREAS, Dennis S. Hill was born on November 27, 1940, to Betty and
Sheldon Hill; after graduating from South Kortright Central School, he
attended the State University of New York at Delhi; and

WHEREAS, In the summer of 1958, Dennis S. Hill went to work for
Gaylord Shaver on the Shaver Farm; in 1961, he married the former
Barbara Morse, and together, they raised two sons; in 1984, the couple
purchased the farm and renamed it Shaver-Hill Farm; and

WHEREAS, In March of 2004, Dennis S. Hill sold the dairy business,
and transitioned into a full-time maple syrup operation with his two
sons, Dwayne and David; later, they picked up a maple equipment
dealership through the Leader Evaporator Company, with whom Dennis
served on its Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, An active and vital part of his community, Dennis S. Hill
was a member of the Town of Harpersfield Historical Society and served
on the town's Board for over 18 years; devoted to the environment and
his profession, he was involved with the Fish and Wildlife Board, the
Watershed Agricultural Council Board, New York Farm Bureau, New York
State Maple Producers Association, Delaware County Soil and Water
Conservation District, New York State Soil and Water Conservations, and
the Colonel Harper Grange, Pomona Grange, New York State Grange, and
National Grange; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by his wife of almost 50 years, Dennis S. Hill
is survived by his two sons, Dwayne (Marylee) and David (Gloria); three
grandchildren, Deidra, Damian and Ariel (Nick); his companion and
friend, Dottie Collins Accurso; three sisters, Sharon Weigel, Shelia
(Victor) Haslam and Diana (Harold) German; two brothers, Ronnie (Wendy)
and Dean; several nieces and nephews; and his "Fresh Air son," Paul
(Tina) Murphy; and

WHEREAS, Through his diligence and expertise in dairy farming and
maple production, Dennis S. Hill truly brought pride and recognition to
himself and his family, his local community, and to our great Empire
State; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Dennis S. Hill leaves behind a legacy which will long endure
the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he
served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dennis S. Hill, dairy farmer
and maple producer, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Dennis S. Hill.