LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Fred Hallett posthumously upon the occa-
sion of his designation as recipient of the Outstanding Citizen Award
from the Town of Lodi, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those exemplary individuals within the Empire State who made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspired others
through their model citizenship and noble deeds; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Fred Hallett
posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Outstanding Citizen Award from the Town of Lodi, New York, to be
observed on Saturday, July 7, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Fred Hallett loved his hometown of Lodi, and worked very hard
to make it a better place to live; and
WHEREAS, He envisioned the rehabilitation of the old Methodist church,
overseeing the redecoration that has restored the Lodi Historical Socie-
ty Building to its current beauty; and
WHEREAS, Fred Hallett also ensured the construction of the most beau-
tiful Veterans' Memorial in the area, and provided substantial funding
for the restoration of the Lodi Museum building; and
WHEREAS, Fred Hallett's ideas and daily oversight ensured that the
work progressed and was completed on schedule; and
WHEREAS, In addition to overseeing projects within the town, Fred
Hallett funded scholarships for college-bound South Seneca Central
School seniors from Lodi because he wanted local youth to have a sense
of accomplishment and the self-confidence to move forward, so they could
return to Lodi and appreciate the culture and society for what it is and
what it has been; and
WHEREAS, Despite the significant impact he had on the affairs of the
town and village, Fred Hallett remained ever humble, never seeking the
limelight for his many magnanimous contributions; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Fred Hallett 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 Fred Hallett displayed throughout
his life; and
WHEREAS, Fred Hallett's life was a portrait of service, a legacy which
will long endure the passage of time, and will remain as a comforting
memory to all he served and befriended; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to reflect upon
those outstanding individuals who have made everlasting contributions on
behalf of their fellow man and have truly left their mark on this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Fred Hallett posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Outstanding Citizen Award from the Town of Lodi, New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Fred Hallett.