LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Roman Figler 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
Roman "Rom" Figler upon the occasion of receiving the Citizen of the
Year Award from the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Roman Figler 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 Grand Island resident, Roman Figler has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his faith, family and
community; and
WHEREAS, Roman Figler has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless endeavors on behalf of the Grand Island Soccer Club
and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Active with the Grand Island Soccer Club for 13 years, Roman
Figler currently serves as the Club President, a travel soccer coach,
goalkeeper clinic coordinator and U6 instructional soccer coordinator;
and
WHEREAS, With over 1300 kids in the Club program every year, Roman
Figler will do absolutely anything necessary to ensure the success of
the Club; he routinely goes above and beyond for the players and even
started a program to integrate travel players in the U6 instructional
soccer program so that they may give back to the soccer community and
where they started; and
WHEREAS, Roman Figler's rapport with the kids is extraordinary, wheth-
er it's a 5 year old or teenager, "Coach Rom" or "Coach Big Guy" is a
favorite among the many players and is also well respected by the
parents; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his service with the Grand Island Soccer Club,
Roman Figler volunteers for St. Stephen's School as a youth sports coach
and is its famous fish fry cook; he is also a Buffalo Evening News "Kids
Day" volunteer; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Roman Figler has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Karen, and their
three sons, Jonathan, Jeremy and Justin, 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 Roman Figler has displayed through-
out his 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 Roman Figler 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 Roman Figler.