LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Editor Bill DeVoe upon the occasion 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
Editor Bill DeVoe 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 editor with THE SPOTLIGHT, Bill
DeVoe placed third for "Pop Culture," a column that appears monthly in
the weekly newspaper and on its website; and
WHEREAS, This is Bill DeVoe's third New York Press Association award
for the column and his seventh overall; and
WHEREAS, Bill DeVoe 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 Bill DeVoe 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 Editor Bill DeVoe upon the occasion of his designation as recip-
ient 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 Bill DeVoe.