LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marc Christos upon the occasion of his
designation as the 2009 William B. Joslin Awards Program Outstanding
Performer from Jawonio, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those exemplary individuals within the State of New York whose extraor-
dinary spirit and determination serve as an inspiration to all citizens;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marc
Christos upon the occasion of his designation as the 2009 William B.
Joslin Awards Program Outstanding Performer from Jawonio, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc.'s (NYSID)
annual, people-centered program, recognizing exceptional vocational and
personal success on Preferred Source jobs, pays tribute to William B.
Joslin's dedication to creating employment opportunities for people with
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Throughout a distinguished human services career, William
Joslin championed employment of individuals with disabilities as key to
individual achievement; and
WHEREAS, It is in William B. Joslin's name that the Joslin Awards
Program was established to annually recognize New Yorkers with disabili-
ties succeeding through Preferred Source employment; and
WHEREAS, Since 2003, Marc Christos has been employed part-time at the
Skyview DDSO in Nyack, New York, working independently with support only
as needed; and
WHEREAS, In June of 2008, Marc Christos was in a horrific car accident
and suffered multiple injuries; however, undeterred, he worked tireless-
ly to recover and rehabilitate so he could return to his job and regain
his independence; and
WHEREAS, Greatly missed by his co-workers as well as his supervisors,
Marc Christos achieved his dream and returned to work in November 2008;
today, he remains focused and committed to attaining his goals; and
WHEREAS, Marc Christos has faced and triumphed over numerous obstacles
throughout his lifetime; his determination and work ethic shines like a
beacon making him a superb role model for others with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such enduring courage and accomplishment 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 Marc Christos upon the occasion of his designation as the 2009
William B. Joslin Awards Program Outstanding Performer from Jawonio,
Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marc Christos.