LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Randy Domes upon the occasion of his
retirement after 20 years of distinguished service to the City of Oneida

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted
themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community
and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Randy Domes upon the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of
distinguished service to the City of Oneida; and
WHEREAS, Randy Domes joined the senior van service as a driver when it
only transported meals and city residents to the SNACK program; at this
time, the van would also take a two-hour excursion to the store twice a
week; Randy quickly realized the senior population needed much more; and
WHEREAS, From driving about 50 miles a day at the beginning of his
career, Randy Domes finished with daily trips clocking more than 150
miles as the program was expanded to include transportation to doctor
appointments, social visits and shopping establishments; weekend trips
were also incorporated into the service, taking residents on wine tours,
shopping, the Adirondacks and the Corning Museum of Glass; and
WHEREAS, Randy Domes marked a long career as a city employee who did
not just serve as a driver, but as a man who helped carry groceries,
aided riders in getting in and out of the van, listened and solved any
problem he could; and
WHEREAS, Randy Domes' tireless efforts ensured that the needs of the
elderly and handicapped of the City of Oneida were met; he was not only
a familiar face to those he transported, he also was their friend and
confidant, taking them safely to their destinations; and
WHEREAS, Randy Domes continuously performed above and beyond for the
seniors he transported; in recognition of his effort of in-depth magni-
tude, he received the 1999 Helping Hands Award from Canastota VIPS and
was named Employee of the Quarter by the City in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Through his distinguished career, Randy Domes gave seniors
and handicapped people their independence to stay connected with socie-
ty; he was their lifeline, getting them to their doctor appointments, to
the grocery store, volunteering and socializing with friends; and
WHEREAS, After 20 years of service to the City of Oneida, Randy Domes,
a compassionate, caring, helpful and generous man, has touched countless
lives throughout the community; as he embarks on a new journey in his
life, he will be greatly missed by all those for whom he served but
never forgotten; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Randy Domes upon the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of
distinguished service to the City of Oneida, and to wish him continued
success in all his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Randy Domes.