2009-K1259
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Jim Richardson upon the occasion of
his designation as the 2010 Citizen of the Year by the Akron Chamber of
Commerce
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Jim Richardson has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Jim Richard-
son upon the occasion of his designation as the 2010 Citizen of the Year
by the Akron Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated on Saturday, May 1,
2010; and
WHEREAS, Each year this award is bestowed upon an individual who has
displayed an unselfish devotion to improving the quality of life in the
Akron community; and
WHEREAS, A groundsman at Akron Central School, Jim Richardson's dedi-
cation for his community is well-known; he totally supports Akron sports
and its athletes by making sure the fields are well-maintained in order
to compete at the desired level; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Jim Richardson has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Jim Richardson 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
commend Jim Richardson upon the occasion of his designation as the 2010
Citizen of the Year by the Akron Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jim Richardson.