June 16 , 2009

PAUL R. CORNELL NAMED TO BOARD OF
HUDSON RIVER-BLACK RIVER REGULATING DISTRICT

ALBANY, NY and WATERTOWN, NY – Governor David A. Paterson appointed Paul R. Cornell, Gloversville, Fulton County, to the Board of the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District on June 8, 2009, for a term to expire on December 20, 2013. 

“It is an honor to be appointed to the Board by Governor Paterson,” stated Mr. Cornell.  Chairman Philip W. Klein said, “We welcome Mr. Cornell to the Regulating District Board.  His extensive knowledge of capital projects and heavy equipment will be an asset to the Regulating District.  Also, as many of our dam projects involve underwater work, his experience as a scuba diver will be unique.  Mr. Cornell will be a benefit to the Board.”

Mr. Cornell has worked for the NYS Department of Transportation in Highway Maintenance for 32 years.  A past president of the New York State Divers Association, he is also involved with the Adirondack Aquanautical Society Scuba Club and has been a certified scuba instructor for the last 12 years.

Mr. Cornell replaces Patrick B. Dugan from Edinburg who began serving on the Board December 21, 2006.