LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michael J. Yamin upon the occasion of
his designation as 2012 Person of the Year by the CYO-Troy Youth Associ-
ation, Inc.

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, Michael J. Yamin 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 Michael J.
Yamin upon the occasion of his designation as 2012 Person of the Year by
the CYO-Troy Youth Association, Inc., to be observed at the 8th William
J. Pascarell Person of the Year Celebration on Thursday, May 31, 2012,
at the Italian Community Center in Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Troy, New York, Michael J. Yamin is employed by
RPI as an electrician; and
WHEREAS, Michael J. Yamin 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, A long time member of the CYO Center family, Michael J. Yamin
has been a member of the agency's Board of Directors for the past ten
years; and
WHEREAS, As a young man, Michael J. Yamin was employed as a CYO youth
counselor in the After School program and Summer Day Camp; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Michael J. Yamin is a volunteer coach of the CYO
Biddy and Junior Basketball teams; and
WHEREAS, Michael J. Yamin was also past president of the Spring Little
League; he co-coached the Troy Renegades baseball team that won the
National Championship for the 10 year old players in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Michael J. Yamin has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Antonette, and their
sons, Michael and Severino, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Michael J. Yamin has displayed
throughout his life; 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 Michael J. Yamin upon the occasion of his designation as 2012
Person of the Year by the CYO-Troy Youth Association, Inc.; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael J. Yamin.