LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Richard Sculli upon the occasion of
receiving the Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year Award from the
Seneca County Office for the Aging on May 15, 2009

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Richard Sculli upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Senior
Citizen of the Year Award from the Seneca County Office for the Aging at
its Senior Citizen's Day to be held on Friday, May 15, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Richard Sculli has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and has been
selected for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Richard Sculli has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Richard Sculli has served as a past Commander of the American
Legion in Waterloo, New York; he has also served on the American Legion
Board of Directors for many years and is often a mainstay at local
parades, always willing to show his pride for his country and his grati-
tude for those who have served; and
WHEREAS, A natural volunteer, Richard Sculli immediately offered his
services when he became aware that the Senior Center needed a driver;
additionally, he has unselfishly shared his most prized possession, a
replica of St. Mary's Church, which his father built and remained on
display at the Senior Center during the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Richard Sculli has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Richard Sculli has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Richard Sculli upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding
Senior Citizen of the Year Award from the Seneca County Office for the
Aging; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Richard Sculli.