LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Vincent Poloniak upon the occasion of
receiving the 2009 Senior Citizen of the Year Award from the Orange
County Office for the Aging

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
Vincent Poloniak upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Senior Citizen
of the Year Award from the Orange County Office for the Aging; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Poloniak has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Warwick Senior Liaison since 2005, Vincent Polon-
iak regularly visits all eight senior clubs in the region and has been
an outstanding advocate for seniors, helping them access food, energy
and security programs and bringing important information to them; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Poloniak is the President of the Senior Council,
served five years on the Senior Games Committee, and the Vice President
of his own senior club, the Pine Island Seniors; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Orange County, Vincent Poloniak believes in
giving back to the community he loves so much; he has been active in the
Florida Fire District for almost 20 years, where he serves as Commis-
sioner and Captain of the Fire Police, and is the President of both the
Polish Legion of Veterans and the Florida Lions Club, which he has
belonged to for 35 years; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Poloniak has also served for more than 15 years on
the Board of Directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension, acting in many
capacities, including President; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Vincent Poloniak has displayed
throughout his life; he 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, 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 Vincent Poloniak upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Senior
Citizen of the Year Award from the Orange County Office for the Aging
and wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Vincent Poloniak.