LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Charlie "Chuck" Yoko of Apalachin, New
York, and Vestal Elks Club Number 2508, upon the occasion of his service
to the community

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Charlie "Chuck" Yoko of Apalachin, New York, and Vestal Elks Club Number
2508, upon the occasion of his service to the community; and
WHEREAS, A member and secretary/treasurer of the veterans committee of
Vestal Elks Lodge Number 2508, Charlie "Chuck" Yoko has been actively
involved in many Elks' projects, including the "Veterans Committee Pack-
ages for Our Troops"; and
WHEREAS, Lauded for his behind the scenes leadership and program coor-
dination, Charlie "Chuck" Yoko is the engine that makes the efforts of
the veterans committee of Vestal Elks Lodge Number 2508 a huge success
within the Lodge and community; and
WHEREAS, Every month the veterans committee of Vestal Elks Lodge
Number 2508 purchases, packs and ships as many as 15 boxes of assorted
supplies for American Armed Forces personnel serving overseas; these
shipments weigh approximately 400 pounds and are filled with assorted
snacks, microwave meals, CDs and DVDs, clothing and personal care
products; also included in the shipments are holiday and birthday cards
for the troops; and
WHEREAS, In the past five years, the veterans committee of Vestal Elks
Lodge Number 2508 has shipped over 470 boxes, weighing over 12,000
pounds, to 107 different servicemen and women; these boxes have been
shared with other troops in the units so as to support over 3,000
members of the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Charlie "Chuck" Yoko has orchestrated an ice
cream social and a Christmas party at the Oxford Veterans home each
year; he also organizes the Veterans Day dinner at the Lodge and insures
that all veterans of the Lodge are recognized on the veterans plaque;
and
WHEREAS, On April 24, 2012, the President of the New York State Elks
presented Charlie "Chuck" Yoko of Vestal Elks Lodge Number 2508 with
both a New York State and national plaque of recognition to honor and
congratulate him on his extraordinary efforts on behalf of the community
and for American Armed Forces personnel; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Charlie "Chuck"
Yoko of Vestal Elks Lodge Number 2508; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Charlie "Chuck" Yoko
has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Charlie "Chuck" Yoko has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Charlie "Chuck" Yoko of Apalachin, New York, and Vestal Elks Club

Number 2508, upon the occasion of his service to the community; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charlie "Chuck" Yoko.