LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Francis M. Sheehan upon the occasion of
receiving the Third Age Achievement Award in the category of Volunteer-
ism from the Senior Services of Albany Foundation on November 17, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the senior
citizens of the Empire State who, as they reach the fullness of years,
continue to be active and vital participants in the life of their commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Francis M. Sheehan upon the occasion of receiving the Third Age Achieve-
ment Award in the category of Volunteerism from the Senior Services of
Albany Foundation on November 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Capital Region, Francis M. Sheehan is
a graduate of Vincentian Institute and Siena College and attended Albany
Law School, before leaving for a job; he later started his own business,
Crest Incorporated, an office equipment company that he ran for 30
years; and
WHEREAS, Francis M. Sheehan has had an ongoing, long-term involvement
with the Guilderland Public Library, which began during his tenure at
the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce, where he was a member and officer
for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, Elected to the Board of Trustees of the Guilderland Public
Library in the early 1990s, Francis M. Sheehan completed six years on
the board, and then helped to establish the Guilderland Library Founda-
tion, serving as its president from 2005 to 2009; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as president of the Guilderland Library
Foundation, Francis M. Sheehan was instrumental in the creation of the
Notable Author Speakers Series, its 50th anniversary celebration, and
the Community Literary Garden, which is the envy of libraries throughout
the Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when seniors of
such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, 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 Francis M. Sheehan upon the occasion of receiving the Third Age
Achievement Award in the category of Volunteerism from the Senior
Services of Albany Foundation on November 17, 2009, and to 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 Francis M. Sheehan.