2011-J1291

Honoring Brad Meacham upon the occasion of his designation as Legionnaire of the Year by Franklin County

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2011-J1291


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Brad Meacham upon the occasion of his
designation as Legionnaire of the Year by Franklin County

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Brad
Meacham upon the occasion of his designation as Legionnaire of the Year
by Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, Brad Meacham of St. Regis Falls Post No. 322, received this
honor for his dedicated service to his post and community on January 2,
2011; he entered service on March 16, 1983, and served six years with
the New York Army National Guard; he was assigned to Company B, 108th
Rainbow Division; and
WHEREAS, An 11-year legion member, Brad Meacham currently serves in
the position of first vice commander and has been in charge of the
post's membership for the last three years; in this role, he has helped
the post to grow 108, 107, and 113 percent each year, respectively; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the community he loves so much, Brad Meacham is
also the chairman of the scholarship committee, fundraising committee,
and is a member of the care package program and oratorical committees; a
true asset to society, he volunteers much of his time to many programs
and events; and
WHEREAS, A 20-year veteran of the New York State Corrections Depart-
ment, Brad Meacham has been married to his wife for more than 20 years
and is a father of two children; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Brad Meacham upon the occasion of his designation as Legionnaire
of the Year by Franklin County; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brad Meacham.

actions

  • 08 / Apr / 2011
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 12 / Apr / 2011
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 12 / Apr / 2011
    • ADOPTED

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