LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring George W. Hamlin, IV upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Distinguished Citizen of the Year
Award by the Seneca Waterways Council, Boy Scouts of America

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
George W. Hamlin, IV upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award by the Seneca Waterways
Council, Boy Scouts of America, to be celebrated at its 37th Annual
Youth Power Dinner on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at the Finger Lakes
Casino in Farmington, New York; and
WHEREAS, George W. Hamlin, IV is a man of singular distinction who has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence,
and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
consequently has been designated for this most prestigious award; and
WHEREAS, A proud veteran, George W. Hamlin, IV honorably served his
country from 1963-1969 as a member of the United States Air Force as an
F-105 Fighter Pilot; and
WHEREAS, George W. Hamlin, IV has been President and Chief Executive
Officer of The Canandaigua National Bank and Trust Company since 1979,
and Canandaigua National Corporation since its inception in 1984 through
2010; and
WHEREAS, George W. Hamlin, IV 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, Currently, George W. Hamlin, IV serves as a Director of the
University of Rochester Medical Center Board, Chairman of the Board of
Managers of the Eastman School of Music, and Trustee and Vice Chair of
the Rochester Museum and Science Center; and
WHEREAS, George W. Hamlin, IV is a former member of the New York Bank-
ers Association, the Board of Governors of Strong Memorial Hospital, and
former member of the Board of the Center for Governmental Research,
Inc., to name a few; and
WHEREAS, George W. Hamlin, IV has been a commercial, instrument rated
pilot for over four decades and is active in the development of the
Canandaigua Airport; he is the owner and operator of Canandaigua
Aircraft, LLC; and
WHEREAS, George W. Hamlin, IV has been the recipient of numerous
awards and accolades, some of which include: the Distinguished Flying
Cross, 10 Air Medals, the FLCC Foundation Vision Award, the Tourism
Legacy Award, the Star Award, the Business Ethics Award and the 2007
Greater Rochester Award for Board Leadership; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, George W. Hamlin, IV has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Mary, and their three
children and four grandchildren, all whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by George
W. Hamlin, IV over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others;
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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor George W. Hamlin, IV upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award by the Seneca
Waterways Council, Boy Scouts of America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George W. Hamlin, IV.