LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Adrian Huff upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation's
2011 Phil "Toppy" Moresco Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend the efforts of individuals who distinguish themselves in service
to the cause of working men and women in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Adrian Huff upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation's 2011 Phil "Toppy" Moresco Award,
to be observed at its Fifth Annual Labor Heroes Celebration, at Dutchess
Manor in Beacon, New York on Friday, June 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Adrian Huff, a man of singular distinction, is receiving this
most prestigious award in recognition of his unwavering commitment and
significant contributions to the community as a labor activist and area
leader; and
WHEREAS, For the past 31 years, Adrian Huff has been a proud member of
the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 445, first join-
ing the union through an organizing effort that he helped spearhead at
the impressive age of 21; and
WHEREAS, His passion for ensuring accountability, responsibility, and
integrity kept him involved in union affairs by regularly attending
union meetings, questioning, and often times confronting the "status
quo"; that same passion, in 2005, prompted him to run for and win the
presidency of Local 445; and
WHEREAS, Since 2007, Adrian Huff has held the position of Secretary
and Treasurer, Principal Officer, and in 2009, President for a second
time after winning re-election; and
WHEREAS, Since being elected Adrian Huff has worked with his team to
increase membership and is currently responsible for overseeing all
Collective Bargaining Agreements, labor relations, and organizing
efforts within Local 445; and
WHEREAS, Today, Local 445 boasts a membership of over 3,300 Teamsters,
consisting of construction workers, nurses, civil servants, food indus-
try workers, police, and correction officers, college employees, school
bus drivers, and hospital workers; and
WHEREAS, Adrian Huff has taken an active role within the IBT in organ-
izing over 60,000 school bus drivers across the country as well as in
Canada; he and Local 445 have been recognized internationally within the
IBT; in March of 2011, he received the IBT's General Secretary and Trea-
surer Award for accomplishments in helping to restructure the Massey
Energy Corporation hierarchy; and
WHEREAS, An outspoken advocate for the working people's rights, Adrian
Huff has worked closely across political lines to ensure fair and equi-
table contracts for Local 445 members; he and his team have successfully
organized over 700 school bus drivers, and 150 police officers, working
towards 200 additional law enforcement personnel; together they have won
over 34 organizing victories; and
WHEREAS, Currently serving as the Chairman of the Board of Local 445
Benefit Fund, Adrian Huff is also a Trustee of Teamster Local 338 Funds,
and a Vice-President of Hudson Valley Labor Federation; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional responsibilities, Adrian Huff
is an active member of his parish, St. Joseph's in Florida, New York; he
has served three terms as past Vice-President of St. Joseph's Holy Name
Society, and currently sits on the Board of Directors for Birth Right in
Middletown, New York; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Mary, of 24 years,
their three children, Martha, Lisa, and Jesse, and their grandson,
Jeffrey, all of whom feel privileged to be part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Adrian Huff upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation's Phil "Toppy" Moresco Award;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Adrian Huff.