LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jim Wilson upon the occasion of his
retirement after 33 years of distinguished service to The Arc of Schuyl-
er

WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons and organ-
izations that provide exemplary service, whether through participation
in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in their
profession or other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of 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 honor Jim
Wilson upon the occasion of his retirement after 33 years of distin-
guished service to The Arc of Schuyler to be celebrated at a reception
held in his honor at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel in Watkins Glen, New
York, on Thursday, June 16, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Arc of Schuyler is committed to securing for all people
with developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize
their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play; this is
accomplished by creating an environment of independence, productivity
and integration through individualized services; and
WHEREAS, For the past 33 years, Jim Wilson rendered faithful, consci-
entious and valuable service to The Arc of Schuyler; and
WHEREAS, As the organization's Executive Director Jim Wilson has
perused a vision of full inclusion for people with developmental disa-
bilities and has been a strong advocate both locally and statewide; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Executive Director, Jim Wilson served with
loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Jim Wilson was governed by a keen sense
of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with The Arc of Schuyler, Jim Wilson earned
the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 Jim Wilson upon the occasion of his retirement after 33 years of
distinguished service to The Arc of Schuyler; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jim Wilson.