LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Daniel Ratner, Jr. upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by the 2011 SULLIVAN COUNTY
DEMOCRAT Men at Work Edition

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, Daniel Ratner, Jr. has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Daniel
Ratner, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
by the 2011 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Men at Work Edition; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Liberty High School, Daniel Ratner, Jr. went on
to attend Sullivan County Community College and Albany School of Busi-
ness, graduating with Honors in December of 2008; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Daniel Ratner, Jr. is a General Partner at Phoenix
Enterprises, a landscaping and excavating company based in Liberty, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Daniel Ratner, Jr. meets with potential
customers and prepares their estimates; he also handles the design for
all of the company's advertising as well as designs project layouts; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Ratner, Jr. has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Ratner, Jr. is a member of the Greater Liberty Chamber
of Commerce, and an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Liberty High School; he
runs an open wrestling program through the Village of Liberty Parks and
Recreation and volunteers for the Renaissance projects within the
Village; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Daniel Ratner, Jr. 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 Daniel Ratner, Jr. has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Daniel Ratner, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the 2011 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Men at Work
Edition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daniel Ratner, Jr., 314 West Lake Street, Liberty, New York
12754.