LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jeffrey Bevis upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Excelsior Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those exemplary individuals within the State of New York whose personal
triumphs serve as an inspiration to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jeffrey Bevis upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Excelsior Award; and
WHEREAS, The Excelsior Award is bestowed upon an individual by legis-
lators who have overcome various disabilities to achieve great accom-
plishments; Jeffrey Bevis is one such individual; and
WHEREAS, He has an amazing gift for photography; Jeffrey has excelled
in producing stunning imagery that would impress anyone; and
WHEREAS, Putting his talent to good use, Jeffrey Bevis runs two
successful photography studios, one of which is Wheels in Motion, focus-
ing on organizations that serve the disabled as its subject matter; and
WHEREAS, Jeff Bevis' lifelong passion and determination to work
through his challenges has shown that, with the right attitude, anything
can be achieved; and
WHEREAS, As an infant, Jeffrey Bevis was stricken with viral spinal
meningitis, leaving much of his body impaired from the neck down; using
his ability to make slight movement in his hands, he has pursued a
career in photography, a love he developed at Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck, a
special needs camp he attended as a child; and
WHEREAS, He actively pursued his education and received his bachelor's
in communication arts from C.W. Post College of Long Island University;
and
WHEREAS, Jeffrey Bevis has been a successful photographer for over 25
years; through J. Bevis Studio, he explores in fine art composition,
statue and architecture studies, natural landscape and fashion photogra-
phy; and
WHEREAS, Wheels in Motion Photography is where Jeffrey Bevis has
expressed the triumph and important work of organizations like the
Special Olympics and BOCES III through photo essays; he is impressed and
inspired by how much these significant organizations help the disabled
lead a more independent life; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such enduring courage and accomplishment are brought to our
attention, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those
individuals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jeffrey Bevis upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Excelsior Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeffrey Bevis.