LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frank Lombardi upon the occasion of his
retirement as Highway Superintendent of the Town of Lloyd

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Frank Lombardi upon the occasion of his retirement as Highway Super-
intendent of the Town of Lloyd on Saturday, December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1927, in Highland, New York, Frank Lombardi was the
third of Ben and Aurora Lombardi's 12 children; and
WHEREAS, As a child, Frank Lombardi began to work for Benjamin Lombar-
di Construction; the firm's name was later changed to Lombardi and Son,
the name Frank kept for the firm after his son, Ben, was born; Lombardi
and Son closed its doors in 1990; and
WHEREAS, During his career with Lombardi and Son, Frank Lombardi built
roads, maintained railroads, and did sewer, water, and drainage road
jobs and rock cuts; Lombardi and Son was the first site contractor to
use a laser when trenching for water and sewer lines; and
WHEREAS, At age 62, Frank Lombardi was elected the Town of Lloyd High-
way Superintendent and has been managing the town's road work ever
since; at age 84, he is the oldest highway superintendent in New York
State; and
WHEREAS, In the past, Cornell University and the Association of High-
way Superintendents have awarded Frank Lombardi with plaques in recogni-
tion of his work and for being the oldest superintendent in New York
State; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, Frank Lombardi officially retired
on Saturday, December 31, 2011; during this time he will have completed
70 years in the site construction business; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, leadership, and commitment as that demonstrated by
Frank Lombardi over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; he
is a true asset to society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Frank Lombardi upon the occasion of his retirement as Highway
Superintendent of the Town of Lloyd; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank Lombardi.