LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Leo Kaytes upon the occasion of
his designation as a recipient of the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished
Service Award by the Warwick Lions Club

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those renowned organizations which devote their energy,
resources and thoughtful care to improving the quality of life in their
communities and whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of
the citizens of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Leo Kaytes upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient of
the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award by the Warwick Lions
Club; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at a special awards
dinner to be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Warwick Lions Club is part of the largest service organ-
ization in the world; Lions Club International is an organization deeply
committed to meeting the challenges of public service; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the Warwick Lions Club and the entire Lions
Organization is to evaluate the needs within the community, without
regard to politics, religion or race, and to support humanitarian
projects in response to those needs; and
WHEREAS, The Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award honors
outstanding Lions or organizations that perform exemplary service to a
club, district or community; it is the highest recognition given in
Lions Multiple District 20; and
WHEREAS, A member of St. Ignatius Orthodox Church in Florida, New
York, where he is a member of the Parish Council, Leo Kaytes is also a
member and President of the Board of Directors of the Winslow Therapeu-
tic Riding Center; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Leo Kaytes has been a member of the Warwick
Valley Rotary Club for 29 years; he served as its Treasurer, Community
Service Director, and President, and is a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary
International; and
WHEREAS, Leo Kaytes served as a Director of the Board of Directors of
St. Anthony Community Hospital and Vice Chairman on the Tri-State Board
of Directors of the Franciscan Health Care System, as well as on the
Board of the Bon Secours Charity Health Care System for three terms; and
WHEREAS, Among the numerous awards received by Leo Kaytes are the:
Betty Jane Paloris Spirit of Volunteerism Award, Warwick J.C. Citizen of
the Year Award, and the St. Anthony Community Hospital Caring for Life
Award; and
WHEREAS, Individuals of singular distinction in leadership positions
in exemplary organizations like the Lions Club merit the grateful praise
of the community and of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Leo Kaytes has displayed throughout
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Leo Kaytes upon the occasion of his designation as a recip-
ient of the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award by the
Warwick Lions Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Leo Kaytes.