LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Anthony Baynes upon the occasion of his
designation as one of the 125 Most Influential People in Western New
York by BUFFALO BUSINESS FIRST

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
extraordinary individuals who have contributed to the success and
progress of society in the course of their life's work; and
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
Anthony Baynes upon the occasion of his designation as one of the 125
Most Influential People in Western New York by BUFFALO BUSINESS FIRST;
and
WHEREAS, Anthony Baynes is Chairman of A.J. Baynes Group; he heads one
of the Western New York's largest logistics companies and has tackled
development projects including conversion of the Corn Exchange building
in downtown Buffalo; and
WHEREAS, Former Chairman of the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authori-
ty, Anthony Baynes has served the following: the Children's Hospital of
Buffalo, St. Gregory the Great Church, the Buffalo State College Founda-
tion Scholarship Gala, the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, and the New
York State Small Business Advisory Board; in addition, he has chaired
numerous fundraisers for institutions such as Women and Children's
Hospital and the March of Dimes; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Anthony Baynes upon the occasion of his designation as one of the
125 Most Influential People in Western New York by BUFFALO BUSINESS
FIRST; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Baynes.