LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Burt Robertson upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the 2015 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, Burt Robertson 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 honor Burt Robertson
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the 2015
SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Men at Work Edition; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed resident of Briscoe Lake in Jeffersonville, New
York, Burt Robertson graduated from Jeffersonville Central School before
attending Sullivan County Community College where he majored in Business
Administration; and
WHEREAS, Burt Robertson is Partner and Manager of the HVAC Department
as well as Vice President of Operations for Yaun Company, Inc., a compa-
ny he has been with for nearly four decades where he began as a Counter-
man; and
WHEREAS, Truly committed to the well-being of his community, Burt
Robertson was actively involved in fundraising efforts to repair the
Briscoe Lake Dam which was destroyed in a 2005 flood; with his steadfast
commitment and participation in such events as Briscoe Lake yard sales,
dances and Chuck Wagon Breakfasts at the lake, the new dam was completed
in 2009; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Burt Robertson is a former Boy Scout Leader for
Troop 106 in Jeffersonville, where he has also served as a Volunteer
Fireman for more than ten years; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 37 years, Cindy,
and their son Jesse (Brittney), all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Burt Robertson 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
honor Burt Robertson upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the 2015 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Men at Work Edition;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Burt Robertson.