The Tioga County Legislature posthumously recognized Eddie J. Hollenbeck, former Legislator of District 7, at their regular session held Jan. 10. Hollenbeck passed away on Nov. 23, 2022.<\/p>\n
In honor and memory of Hollenbeck, the Legislature recognized and expressed sincere gratitude for his dedicated 12-years of service as a Legislator.<\/p>\n
Tioga County Legislative Chair, Marte Sauerbrey, presented the Recognition Resolution to the Hollenbeck family. The family also received Legislative nameplates in honor of Mr. Hollenbeck\u2019s seat on the Legislature.<\/p>\n
Sauerbrey read several notable accomplishments by Hollenbeck from the Proclamation, including, in part, \u201cHollenbeck was appointed Deputy Chair of the Legislature in April 2017 and was appointed every year thereafter. Over the course of his career, Hollenbeck served as Chairman of several Legislative Standing Committees overseeing numerous departments, with his longest term as Chair of the Personnel Committee. He also served as the Chair of the Information Technology Committee and Chair of the Finance, Legal and Safety Committee.\u201d <\/p>\n
The Recognition Resolution also stated that Legislator Hollenbeck was always willing to step in and serve where needed, including as a Legislative Representative on the County\u2019s Contract Negotiations Team, and served on the Southern Tier Regional Development Planning Board (Southern Tier 8), and on the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board, to name a few. <\/p>\n
The Recognition Resolution also noted that Hollenbeck was extremely dedicated and loyal in the performance of his responsibilities, and well respected by his peers.<\/p>\n
Legislator Bill Standinger remarked, \u201cEddie was my fellow Legislator in District 7. One thing I enjoyed about him, he was very steady. My nickname for him was \u2018Steady Eddie.\u2019 He was very even-keeled, and I appreciated that,\u201d and added, \u201cHis leadership was phenomenal. He took care of the North End of the County, while I took care of the Candor area. We worked well together, and I really appreciate the time I got to work with him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hollenbeck passed away at the age of 70, and Jan. 10 would have been his birthday. Known to many as Ed, Hollenbeck was the third-generation owner of Hollenbeck\u2019s Grocery Store located on North Main Street (Route 38) in Newark Valley, N.Y. He is remembered for his compassion to others, his kindness, and his heart of gold in everything he did.<\/p>\n