LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert J. Riley upon the occasion of his
designation as School Bus Driver of the Year by the Mid-Hudson Transpor-
tation Supervisors Association

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, Robert J. Riley has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Robert J.
Riley upon the occasion of his designation as School Bus Driver of the
Year by the Mid-Hudson Transportation Supervisors Association; and
WHEREAS, For 37 years, Robert J. Riley has worked as a bus driver; he
began his career in 1963, working for the Mountain View Coach Lines
where he was a driver and a mechanic; for the past 32 years he has
worked, on and off, at the Saugerties-based Lezette Express; and
WHEREAS, Known for his professionalism and exceptional skill as a
driver, Robert J. Riley has a reputation for always being on time; he is
also known to hold his students to high standards, expecting appropriate
behavior for the safest ride possible; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his role as a bus driver, Robert J. Riley
spent 10 years as a Police Officer with the Saugerties Police Depart-
ment, where he moved up the ranks and eventually served as Chief; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Robert J. Riley 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
honor Robert J. Riley upon the occasion of his designation as School Bus
Driver of the Year by the Mid-Hudson Transportation Supervisors Associ-
ation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert J. Riley, 3809 Route 32, Saugerties, New York 12477.