LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert Riley 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, Robert Riley 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 Robert Riley
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 Annual
William J. Pascarell Person of the Year Celebration on Thursday, May 31,
2012, at the Italian Community Center in Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, Robert Riley is a retired Shop Steward, from the US Postal
Service; and
WHEREAS, Recognized by the Postmaster for providing service above and
beyond, Robert Riley created and led Branch 358 Carrier Corps as 1st
Vice President of the National Association of Letter Carriers; and
WHEREAS, Robert Riley 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, Robert Riley was past President of the Edward C. Picken THS
Hall of Fame Committee; he also chaired the NALC Golf Tourney to raise
awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and served as a volun-
teer Pop Warner Football coach; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding football and track star at Troy High School,
Robert Riley is a member of the Troy High School Hall of Fame; he was
also inducted into the Troy Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame and Friends
of 112th Street Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Robert Riley 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 Robert Riley has displayed through-
out 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 Robert Riley 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 Robert Riley.