LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Joseph Butler upon the occasion of his
designation as Volunteer of the Year by Catholic Charities of Rensselaer
County

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Joseph Butler upon the occasion of his designation as Volunteer of the
Year by Catholic Charities of Rensselaer County; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Butler will be honored by Catholic Charities of Rens-
selaer County at its 2009 Benefit Gala on June 11, 2009 at the Gardner
Earl Memorial Chapel at Oakwood Cemetery; and
WHEREAS, A native of Troy, New York, Joseph Butler was born on Febru-
ary 21, 1941, and was educated by the Sisters of Mercy at St. Joseph's
Home in South Troy; he retired from the Frear Park Maintenance Depart-
ment after 18 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Butler also was an employee of the Bilo Bottling Ware-
house, where he worked in the shipping and receiving departments for 14
years, and an Assistant Bookkeeper for the Cape House in Troy; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Troy, New York, Joseph Butler believes in
giving back to the community he loves so much; he was a volunteer for
Unity House and a member of the former Neighborhood Council of Troy; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated supporter of Catholic Charities of Rensselaer
County, Joseph Butler sold candy in order to help raise funds for the
Elder Advocacy Program, which helps provide the senior population of
North Central Troy with better access to medical services; and
WHEREAS, With Joseph Butler throughout have been his son and two
daughters, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his many achievements; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Joseph Butler and to wish him contin-
ued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Joseph Butler upon the occasion of his designation as Volunteer
of the Year by Catholic Charities of Rensselaer County; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Butler.