LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reporter Charles Wiff upon the occa-
sion of his designation as recipient of a New York Press Association
Better Newspaper Award

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those journalists who have diligently and consistently recorded the
history of their communities and brought local news and news of the
larger world to their readers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Reporter Charles Wiff upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of a New York Press Association Better Newspaper Award ; and
WHEREAS, These prestigious awards, presented March 26-27, 2010, at the
Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs, New York, celebrate newspaper excel-
lence in stories, photos and advertising that were published throughout
2009; and
WHEREAS, A talented and well-respected reporter with THE SPOTLIGHT,
Charles Wiff placed first in the News or Feature Series category for his
stories about the special election held for New York's 20th Congression-
al District; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wiff, who covered Saratoga County for THE SPOTLIGHT
before moving to the Town of Bethlehem beat wrote a series of 20 stories
over the course of three months on the contentious election; and
WHEREAS, Charles Wiff has, throughout his journalistic career and
purposeful life, served his community with integrity and devotion,
continuously striving to meet the needs of his readers; and
WHEREAS, Journalists such as Charles Wiff provide a tremendous service
to citizens across the State of New York by keeping them informed about
current events; the democracy of our State and Nation is strengthened by
a responsible citizenry which is actively engaged in reading and kept
abreast of news affecting their lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Reporter Charles Wiff upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of a New York Press Association Better Newspaper Award; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles Wiff.