Honor Allen Frishman’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 4545 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Allen Frishman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sullivan County Democrat 2018 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, Allen Frishman has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special recognition; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Allen Frishman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sullivan County Democrat 2018 Men at Work Edition; and WHEREAS, A resident of Mountaindale, New York, Allen Frishman attended Monticello High School, and Orange County Community College in Middletown, New York; for one year, he was enrolled in the Landscape and Architecture program at Syracuse University before transferring to the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry; and WHEREAS, Allen Frishman served as the Code Enforcement Officer in Fallsburg, New York, before assuming the title of Chief Code Enforcement Officer; after more than 20 years, he founded and holds the position of President of Regional Planning and Permits, a consultancy firm which works on acquiring building permits and drafting/designing; and WHEREAS, In this role, Allen Frishman also attends various planning and zoning board meetings on behalf of his clients; and WHEREAS, Allen Frishman is also the seasonal liaison for Sullivan Renaissance working with camps and colonies in a cleanup effort; for the past few years, he has been a part of the Seasonal Demonstration Grand Program; and WHEREAS, In addition, Allen Frishman has helped coordinate the Sullivan Renaissance Community Mitzvah Award contest, a six-week competition in which contestants compete for the most improved and maintained property; and WHEREAS, For over a decade, Allen Frishman has served as Chairperson of Fallsburg's O&W Rail-Trail; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and community service, a period of constructive involvement, Allen Frishman has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, When he is not working or helping someone, Allen Frishman loves spending time with his family, and enjoys hiking, camping and yoga; currently, he is writing his second book, entitled Tales of a Catskill Mountain Plumber, Vol. 2; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Lorrie, and their son, Chad, both of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 Allen Frishman upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sullivan County Democrat 2018 Men at Work Edition; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Allen Frishman.