LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring William Frey upon the occasion of his
designation by the Akron Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of its
2011 Citizen of the Year Award on May 19, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the leaders of commerce and industry whose accomplishments
contribute to the economic health and prosperity of the communities of
the State of New York and individuals whose purposeful endeavors, as
involved members of the community, enhance the quality of life therein;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
William Frey upon the occasion of his designation by the Akron Chamber
of Commerce as the recipient of its 2011 Citizen of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, William "Bill" Frey will be honored by the Akron Chamber of
Commerce at its Annual Banquet, to be held at the Newstead Fire Compa-
ny's Banquet Hall in Akron, New York on Thursday, May 19, 2011; and
WHEREAS, In 1955 Bill's father, Harold, established Frey Well Drilling
and, in 1974, when Bill graduated from SUNY Buffalo, he joined the busi-
ness, following in his father's footsteps; and
WHEREAS, Bill Frey is well-known as a very hardworking and dedicated
man, not only to his wife and sons, but also to his community; he has
been actively involved in many community service organizations, such as
the Lions Club, and has long served Cavalry Baptist Church, working
diligently in many capacities on behalf of the Church; and
WHEREAS, William Frey has been called upon to contribute his time,
talent, expertise and equipment to countless other civic and charitable
endeavors as well and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, William Frey joined Global Outreach International,
an organization which networks with field missionaries from around the
world to supply resources for community development projects, and went
on a mission trip to Sierra Leone in West Africa; and
WHEREAS, The trip moved him so much that by the end of 2010 he had
donated and shipped a Drill Rig to Africa; the Rig arrived earlier this
year and Bill Frey, donating more of his time and substance, returned to
Sierra Leone, where he drilled wells for several local communities so
they could have clean drinking water; and
WHEREAS, Many of the Republic of Sierra Leone's communities are war
torn, and poorer than poor and, without the Drill Rig and William Frey's
generosity, help, expertise and ability to teach the local select how to
operate the machine, would go many more years without clean water; and
WHEREAS, Now, with this newfound knowledge and cutting edge equipment,
they can continue William Frey's mission of bringing clean drinking
water to the surrounding areas and hopefully, in time, to all of Africa;
and
WHEREAS, With William Frey throughout have been his wife of 34 years,
Bonnie, and their two sons, all of whom are proud to be part of his life
and rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to recognize William Frey for
his commitment and contributions to Sierra Leone, Akron, and surrounding
areas and to their quality of life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when the noble
aims and accomplishments of individuals such as William Frey are brought
to our attention it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them
for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor William Frey upon the occasion of his designation by the Akron

Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of its 2011 Citizen of the Year
Award on May 19, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William Frey.