LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Reporter Dan Sabbatino 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 Dan Sabbatino 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,
Dan Sabbatino placed second in the New or Features Series category for a
series of stories on the Town of New Scotland's wrestling with the issue
of big-box development in its commercial zone; and
WHEREAS, Dan Sabbatino, who joined THE SPOTLIGHT in 2008, wrote a
well-researched and well-reported story about a community's opposition
to large-scale development, a controversial issue that is prevalent in
so many towns across the Nation; and
WHEREAS, Dan Sabbatino 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 Dan Sabbatino 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 Dan Sabbatino 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 Dan Sabbatino.