Bill Text: NY J01872 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring William Cherry upon the occasion of his designation as Grand Marshal of the 2019 Schoharie Memorial Day Parade
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-06-12 - ADOPTED [J01872 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J01872-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 517 BY: M. of A. Tague HONORING William Cherry upon the occasion of his designation as Grand Marshal of the 2019 Schoharie Memorial Day Parade WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those distinguished individuals who devote their time and energies to the service of their community and profession, participating in civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all citizens; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor William Cherry upon the occasion of his designation as Grand Marshal of the 2019 Schoharie Memorial Day Parade, which was held on Thursday, May 23, 2019; and WHEREAS, William Cherry was named Grand Marshal of the Schoharie Memorial Day Parade in recognition of his outstanding work in the community and his contributions to the fabric of American life; and WHEREAS, On Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday of the month of May, we honor those Americans who gave their lives in defense of their country, whether in the Civil War which divided our nation or in times of war since that time, and in times of peace, in police actions and minor skirmishes, in peacekeeping roles and in missions to foreign lands to uphold the cherished principles of liberty and democracy upon which our grand Republic was founded; and WHEREAS, William Cherry earned his Bachelor of Science degree in public administration, with a concentration in finance and economics; and WHEREAS, For the past 24 years, William Cherry has held the title of Schoharie County Treasurer, the position from which he will officially retire at the end of 2019; and WHEREAS, In addition to this esteemed role, William Cherry served one term as Schoharie Town Supervisor from 1994-1995, and was a member of the Schoharie Village Board of Trustees for several years; and WHEREAS, William Cherry was also the President of both the New York State Association of Counties and the New York State Association of County Treasurers and Finance Officers; currently, he serves as President of the New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal (NYMIR); and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Sherry, their five children, and seven grandchildren, all 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 William Cherry upon the occasion of his designation as Grand Marshal of the 2019 Schoharie Memorial Day Parade; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to William Cherry.