LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the
O'Connell Electric Company, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those busi-
nesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves through
outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and enduring
commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the O'Connell Electric Company, Inc., to
be celebrated on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Genesee Valley Club in
Rochester, New York; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1911, by John J. O'Connell who successfully ran
the operation for 57 years, O'Connell Electric Company, Inc. specialized
in powerline, traffic signal and street lighting work; and
WHEREAS, In 1968, O'Connell Electric Company was purchased by its
current chairman, Walter T. Parkes; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in history, O'Connell Electric Company was awarded
the contract to run a new powerline from the entry road to the summit of
White Face Mountain for the 1980 Lake Placid Winter Olympics; and
WHEREAS, Named the fastest growing company in the Rochester metro
area, O'Connell Electric Company eventually became the largest elec-
trical contractor in the Rochester, New York area and one of the largest
in New York State; and
WHEREAS, The success of O'Connell Electric Company, Inc. is a direct
result of the company's highly skilled directors, staff, and employees,
all who share an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an
uncompromising standard of excellence; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges the O'Connell Electric Company, Inc.'s success, recognizes its
contributions to the local and State economies, and extends its highest
commendation to the corporation and its employees, fully confident that,
in its future, it will enjoy the same success which has so characterized
its past; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the O'Connell Electric Company,
Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to O'Connell Electric Company, Inc., 830 Phillips Road, Victor,
New York 14564.