LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jarrid E. Blades upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award by the
Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy Association's Happiness House

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, Jarrid E. Blades 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 Jarrid E.
Blades upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Volun-
teer of the Year Award by the Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy Associ-
ation's Happiness House, to be celebrated at its Hobart Statesmen Tack-
les &Touchdowns fundraiser; and
WHEREAS, A senior at Hobart & William Smith College, Jarrid E. Blades
double majors in political science and American studies; and
WHEREAS, Jarrid E. Blades has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, An offensive lineman for the Hobart Statesmen, Jarrid E.
Blades organized the Hobart Statesmen Tackles & Touchdowns fundraiser
for Happiness House with the help of his teammates and Athletic Direc-
tor, Mike Hanna; and
WHEREAS, For the Tackles & Touchdowns fundraiser, Jarrid E. Blades and
his teammates held a meet and greet at Happiness House where they inter-
acted with the children; they also read stories and sang songs to the
kids who attended; and
WHEREAS, Prior to the Tackles & Touchdowns fundraiser, Jarrid E.
Blades planned and coordinated a charity football game in honor of
Happiness House; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Jarrid E. Blades has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Jarrid E. Blades has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and volunteer
efforts, Jarrid E. Blades' ongoing endeavors and notable achievements
have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in his
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jarrid E. Blades upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Finger Lakes United Cerebral
Palsy Association's Happiness House; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jarrid E. Blades.