LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bonnie P. Sciuk upon the occasion of
receiving the Citizen of the Year Award from the Grand Island Chamber of
Commerce on April 29, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Bonnie P. Sciuk upon the occasion of receiving the Citizen of the Year
Award from the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Bonnie P. Sciuk will be honored at the Grand Island Chamber
of Commerce's 44th Annual Citizen of the Year Awards Banquet to be held
on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at the Grand Island Holiday Inn Resort and
Conference Center; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Grand Island, Bonnie P. Sciuk has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to both her profession
and community; and
WHEREAS, President and Owner of Brite Ideas Sales & Marketing, Inc.,
Bonnie P. Sciuk started her company on her kitchen table in 1980; she
later located it to one of the oldest buildings on Grand Island, the
original Kaiser home built in 1832; and
WHEREAS, Today, Brite Ideas is celebrating 30 years of business and
has earned a reputation for branding companies with promotional
products, design and creativity; the company does business throughout
the nation and world; and
WHEREAS, Despite her busy professional life, Bonnie P. Sciuk has been
called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Bonnie P. Sciuk has served the Grand Island community in
numerous capacities throughout the years; she was the Director of Small
Business Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, President of the Advertising Women
of Buffalo and chaired the Opportunity for Business Trade Show at the
Buffalo Convention Center; she was also the First Chair for Relay for
Cancer on Grand Island, and still serves on its committee; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Bonnie P. Sciuk is a former member of the Board
of Directors of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce and is a current
member of the Grand Island Board of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, As a small business person, Bonnie P. Sciuk is a strong advo-
cate for women in business and is a highly respected lecturer for her
industry; she serves on the Board of the American Serbian Club and has
been the secretary of Women Interested in Cystic Health for over 30
years; she also volunteers for the VFW on Grand Island as well as other
organizations and is a devoted member of her church; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Bonnie P. Sciuk has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her efforts of in-depth magnitude, Bonnie
P. Sciuk has received numerous awards and accolades; she was the first
woman to earn the New York State Governor's award for Small Businessper-
son of the Year; in addition, 40 awards have been presented to her and
her company; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her children, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Bonnie P. Sciuk has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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
honor Bonnie P. Sciuk upon the occasion of receiving the Citizen of the
Year Award from the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce on April 29, 2010;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bonnie P. Sciuk.