Honor Philip Eggleton Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 3852 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Philip Eggleton upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Township Award by the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend the leaders of commerce and industry whose accomplishments contribute to the economic health and prosperity of the communities of the State of New York, and whose purposeful endeavors as involved members of the community serve to enhance the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Philip Eggleton upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the

2017 Township Award by the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce; this auspicious occasion was celebrated at the its 26th Annual Pride Awards Gala on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at The Eagle's Nest, Bloomingburg, New York; and WHEREAS, The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to bringing together the business and professional interests of Sullivan County, helping them to accomplish collectively what none could do individually; the organization is focused on the growth and retention of its member businesses, serving as a point of contact and center of information, facilitation and exchange; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce recognizes certain individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the local economy, to the goals of the Chamber, and to the quality of life in Sullivan County; and WHEREAS, The Township Award, which in the past was given to someone from each Sullivan County town, is now only given to one individual per year; this auspicious honor is bestowed upon someone who goes above and beyond for their community; Philip Eggleton is one such individual; and WHEREAS, He is a member of Roscoe Kiwanis and the Roscoe Chamber of Commerce, where he sits on the board; he also served on the Roscoe School Board for 12 years, spending some of those years as President, and has been a member of the United Church of Roscoe since he was young; and WHEREAS, In 1977, Philip Eggleton graduated from Roscoe High School; he was employed for 27 years with for the Department of Corrections, 22 of which were in Woodbourne; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Philip Eggleton coached Little League Baseball for many years, and is a former JV Girls Basketball and JV and modified football coach at Roscoe; he also spent a couple of years volunteering at Livingston Manor where his son was a coach; and WHEREAS, Philip Eggleton and his wife, Shelley, maintain a few flower beds on Highland Avenue in Roscoe; Philip also serves as an unofficial liaison to visitors who ask for directions; and WHEREAS, In addition to his work as a salesperson at the Eagle River Team of Keller Williams, Philip Eggleton and his son started Trout Town Adventures and Guide Services, a seasonal business; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Philip Eggleton has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Philip and Shelley Eggleton are the proud parents of two wonderful children, David and Alexis, and the loving grandparents of two granddaughters, who have all shown him love and support and rejoice in his achievements; and WHEREAS, Philip Eggleton enjoys gardening, traveling, hunting, fishing, paddling and biking; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which this remarkable man has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 Philip Eggleton upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Township Award by the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Philip Eggleton.