Bill Text: NY J00295 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating William K. Guglielmo upon the occasion of his retirement after 50 years of distinguished service to the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-24 - ADOPTED [J00295 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00295-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 295

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING   William  K.  Guglielmo  upon  the
        occasion  of  his  retirement  after  50  years   of
        distinguished  service  to  the Rome Area Chamber of
        Commerce

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
honor  those  distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have
devoted themselves to faithfully serving the  best  interests  of  their
community and the needs of its residents; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  William  K.  Guglielmo upon the occasion of his retirement
after 50 years of distinguished service to  the  Rome  Area  Chamber  of
Commerce; and

  WHEREAS,  William  "Bill"  K. Guglielmo began his illustrious career
with the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce  in  February  1973  as  a  staff
assistant; during this time, the chamber was located on the second floor
of the Niagara Mohawk Building on Liberty Street; and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
community, William K.  Guglielmo  worked  his  way  up  to  Director  of
Government   Affairs   &   Membership  Development,  Administrator,  and
Executive  Vice-President,  before  becoming  President  in  1996,   the
esteemed position from which he will officially retire; and

  WHEREAS, Born in Rome, New York, William K. Guglielmo graduated from
Rome  Free  Academy in 1967; he earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in
Management Science from the University of Buffalo, and an  Associate  of
Applied Science degree in Business Administration from SUNY Morrisville;
and

  WHEREAS,  This extraordinary man dedicated his life's work to making
Rome a better place to live, work and raise a family; and

  WHEREAS, A true pillar in his community, William  K.  Guglielmo  has
been  instrumental  in  the significant advancement of the City of Rome,
giving tirelessly of his time and energies to supporting businesses  and
promoting economic growth for the past 50 years; and

  WHEREAS,  Through  his  dedication  and tireless efforts, William K.
Guglielmo has helped make the City of Rome a place where  families  want
to  live,  tourists  want  to  visit, and businesses want to locate; his
unwavering commitment, willingness and ability to understand and respond
to the  concerns  of  the  people  of  Rome,  have  made  a  substantial
contribution to the betterment of this community; and

  WHEREAS, For a half-century, William K. Guglielmo rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce,
earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  occurrence  of such a compassionate
blending of strength, leadership,  intellect,  and  commitment  as  that
demonstrated  by  William  K. Guglielmo over a lifetime of sacrifice and
dedication to others; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate William K. Guglielmo upon the occasion  of  his  retirement
after  50  years  of  distinguished  service to the Rome Area Chamber of
Commerce, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors;  and  be  it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to William K. Guglielmo.