Bill Text: NY J01985 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 1985

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Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Bill Meyers upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the United Way of the Adirondack Region

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-19 - ADOPTED [J01985 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01985-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 1985

BY: Senator STEC

        HONORING  Bill  Meyers  upon  the  occasion of his
        designation as recipient of the Citizen of the  Year
        Award by the United Way of the Adirondack Region

  WHEREAS,  It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those distinguished citizens who devote their  life's  work  and
purpose  to  community  service,  contributing  to  the  welfare  of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Bill  Meyers  upon  the  occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Citizen of the Year Award by the United Way  of  the  Adirondack  Region
which  was  celebrated  at its Annual Dinner on Saturday, March 9, 2024;
and

  WHEREAS,  Bill  Meyers  received  this  prestigious  award  for  his
steadfast  and  unremitting  commitment  to  his  beloved  community  of
Plattsburgh, New York; and

  WHEREAS, A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bill Meyers  attended
college  in  the  western  part  of the state prior to relocating to the
North Country of New York State in 2003; and

  WHEREAS, Bill Meyers credits the citizens of the Adirondack  Region,
including  the  members  of  the  Plattsburgh Noon Rotary Club, with his
becoming involved in numerous community organizations; and

  WHEREAS, Presently, Bill Meyers  is  the  Market  Area  Manager  for
Casella Waste Systems; he has been involved in the North Country Chamber
of  Commerce,  serving  on  the  Board of Directors for six years; he is
grateful to be part of the United Way and  its  efforts  to  assist  the
community it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  With  him  throughout have been his wife and two children,
lending him  support;  Bill  Meyers  credits  so  many  individuals  and
organizations  in  the North Country with his desire to serve others and
make a difference in the world; and

  WHEREAS, The dedication and selfless endeavors  of  the  community's
members  have  been an inspiration to Bill Meyers through the years, and
he has made a positive impact on his  neighbors;  he  is  affectionately
described as kind, humble, generous, exemplary to numerous young people,
and devoted to his family; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their communities and have  shown
a  long and sustained commitment to excellence 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  Bill  Meyers upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of

the Citizen of the Year Award  by  the  United  Way  of  the  Adirondack
Region; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Bill Meyers.