LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Thomas Yaiko upon the occasion of
receiving the Lifetime Achiever of the Year Award from the Clarence
Chamber of Commerce on February 25, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to welfare of the community and its citizen-
ry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Thomas Yaiko upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achiever of the
Year Award from the Clarence Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Yaiko will be honored at the Clarence Chamber of
Commerce Annual Awards Dinner to be held at Samuel's Grande Manor on
Thursday, February 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Thomas Yaiko has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and profession and
consequently has been designated for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Yaiko is a Certified Public Accountant and lifelong
resident of Western New York; born and raised in Clymer, New York, he
attended Sherman Central School and graduated from St. Bonaventure
University in 1966, with a degree in Accounting; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Thomas Yaiko went to work for Haskins &
Sells, a public accounting firm; shortly thereafter, he was drafted and
served two years in the United States Army with a one year tour of Viet-
nam; a valiant soldier, he was awarded the Purple Heart as well as
several other medals; and
WHEREAS, After returning from service, Thomas Yaiko resumed his
accounting career; he was married in 1972, and soon after moved to
Clarence, New York, where he started his own accounting firm in 1983;
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the enhancement of his profession, Thomas Yaiko
is a member of New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants,
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Independent
Accountants Association; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Thomas Yaiko 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, Thomas Yaiko has been actively involved with the Indian
Guides and Indian Princesses; he has coached teams in soccer, baseball
and girls' softball and has served as Commissioner of the girls' soft-
ball league; he was also Treasurer of the Clarence Concert Association
for several years and served a term on the Clarence School Board; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Thomas Yaiko was a member of the Friends of
Clarence Board and served as its Treasurer for 10 years; while on the
board, he was involved with fundraising to furnish the new library and
Town of Clarence Arboretum; and
WHEREAS, Today, Thomas Yaiko is a member of the Clarence Chamber of
Commerce and the Clarence Hollow Merchants Association; he is an active
member of the Clarence Lions Club and is completing his fourth year as
Treasurer; he also helped organize the Board of Directors for the
Clarence Food Pantry, where he serves as Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, A man of great faith, Thomas Yaiko is a devoted member of the
Clarence Presbyterian Church and proudly serves as one of its Trustees;
and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Thomas Yaiko has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Maryalice, and their
children, Jeffrey and Lindsay, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Thomas Yaiko has displayed through-
out his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Thomas Yaiko upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achiev-
er of the Year Award from the Clarence Chamber of Commerce on February
25, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas Yaiko.