LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frank Foster upon the occasion of his
retirement as Director of the Canton Woods Senior Center

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of distinguished purpose whose
lives have been committed to the pursuit of excellence; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Frank Foster upon the occasion of his retirement as Director of the
Canton Woods Senior Center, and to recognize his commitment to the
seniors at Canton Woods; and
WHEREAS, Before joining Canton Woods, Frank Foster earned his living
as a truck driver for 22 years; he was a member of the Teamster Local
317 and Teamster Local 1149, and served as Union Steward; and
WHEREAS, After becoming disabled from trucking, Frank Foster went to
college at the age of 39; he attended Onondaga Community College where
he earned an A.A.S. degree in Recreation Leadership and an A.S. degree
in Labor Studies; he also attended SUNY Cortland where he earned a B.A.
in Recreation Education and a M.S. in Management of Leisure Services; he
earned all of these degrees with high honors; and
WHEREAS, Frank Foster joined Canton Woods Senior Center as Program
Director and rose up through the ranks to become Assistant Director, and
then Director; he served at the senior center for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Under Frank Foster's leadership, Canton Woods has grown and
has become one of the premier senior centers in the country; he has not
only demonstrated his expertise in running the day-to-day operations at
the center, he has also brought his genuine love and care for the
seniors he has served; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life and career, Frank Foster has received
numerous awards, including the New York State Adult Learner Award in
1986; the E.O.P. Academic Achievement Award, 1986-1991; the Recreation
Leadership Curriculum Award in 1988; the Labor Studies Curriculum Award
in 1988; the Central New York Recreation and Parks Society Scholarship
Award in 1988; the American Business Women's Associate of the Year Award
in 1995; the Central New York Recreation and Parks Society Young Profes-
sional Award in 1997; and the Eric Holstein MVP Award, which he received
in 2001 at the MSBL Championships; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Frank Foster, a sports enthusiast, will have
more time to coach, officiate and play his favorite sports, as well as
watch his favorite sports teams, including the New York Yankees, the New
York Giants, the New York Rangers, the L.A. Lakers and, of course, all
of the Syracuse University sports teams; and
WHEREAS, Frank Foster will also have more time to spend with his four
grown children: Darlene, Diane, Frank and Drew and his five grandchil-
dren: Kaila, Alexandria, Jorianne, Daniel and Cassie; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Frank Foster upon the occasion of his retirement after many years
of distinguished service to Canton Woods Senior Center and its members,
and to wish him continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank Foster.