LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michael Gaydos upon the occasion of
receiving the Phil "Toppy" Moresco Award from the Hudson Valley Area
Labor Federation

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the efforts of those individuals who distinguish themselves in
service to the cause of working men and women in 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 honor
Michael Gaydos upon the occasion of receiving the Phil "Toppy" Moresco
Award from the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation at its Third Annual
Labor Heroes Celebration to be held on Friday, January 16, 2009, at the
Meadowbrook in New Windsor, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Michael Gaydos is receiving
this most prestigious award from the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation
in recognition of his unwavering commitment and significant contrib-
utions to the community as a labor activist; and
WHEREAS, For the past five years, Michael Gaydos has been the Business
Manager and Financial Secretary/Treasurer for Ironworkers Local Union
417; and
WHEREAS, Prior to becoming Business Agent, Michael Gaydos served his
Local Union as President and JAC Chairman, Business Agent, Recording
Secretary, member of the Examining and Negotiating Committees, as well
as participating in several ad-hoc committees; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his esteemed career, Michael Gaydos managed
several large projects as a working Foreman, including the Newburgh-Bea-
con, Tappan Zee and Mid-Hudson Bridges, the Gap Warehouse in Fishkill,
the GE Hangar in Newburgh and the Galleria in Nyack; and
WHEREAS, While in the field, Michael Gaydos often worked with his
partner and longtime friend, Phil Moresco, the namesake of both this
award and Michael's son; and
WHEREAS, Michael Gaydos's other trade affiliations include a Trustee-
ship for the Pension, Annuity and Health Joint Funds of Locals 40, 361
and 417, Delegate to the Ironworkers International Convention, Recording
Secretary for the Hudson Valley Building Trades Council, and member of
the Hudson Catskill Central Labor Council, the Hudson Valley Area Labor
Federation and the IBM Labor Management Committee; he has also worked on
several Project Labor Agreements for area jobs and continues to serve on
various labor committees; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Margaret and son,
Michael Philip, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life
and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Michael Gaydos has displayed
throughout his life; 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 Michael Gaydos upon the occasion of receiving the Phil "Toppy"
Moresco Award from the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Gaydos.