LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring James E. Reagen upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2011 Jay Cole Award by the Ogdensburg
International Seaway Festival Committee

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
James E. Reagen upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
2011 Jay Cole Award by the Ogdensburg International Seaway Festival
Committee; and
WHEREAS, This special award is given to an individual who has over the
years supported and contributed to the Ogdensburg International Seaway
Festival; and
WHEREAS, For three decades, James Reagen has been a solid volunteer
and promoter of the event working hard to raise awareness of festival
activities, not only promoting the festival, but the Ogdensburg and St.
Lawrence County communities through his volunteerism as well; and
WHEREAS, In making the festival an annual success, the Ogdensburg
International Seaway Festival Committee has always welcomed the advice
and assistance of James Reagen; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor James E. Reagen upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2011 Jay Cole Award by the Ogdensburg International Seaway
Festival Committee; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James E. Reagen.