LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The Parisian Family upon the occasion of
their designation as recipients of the 2011 Distinguished Partners in
Education Award by St. Mary's School in Oneonta, New York, on March 19,
2011

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, The members of the Parisian Family have given not only of
their time and energies but also of their competence, intelligence and
leadership and consequently have been designated for special recogni-
tion; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor The Parisian
Family upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of the 2011
Distinguished Partners in Education Award by St. Mary's School in Oneon-
ta, New York, to be observed at its Star Spangled Celebration at The
Carriage House Event Center, Inc. on Saturday, March 19, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The 2011 Distinguished Partners in Education Award recognizes
the families' dedication to and support of St. Mary's School, reflecting
the partnership between family, church, and school; and
WHEREAS, The Parisian Family has been called upon to contribute time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and always given
of themselves unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Rick "Pit" Parisian, who gave the ultimate sacrifice while in
the line of duty, lived to serve his community; he truly embodied the
notion that he was meant to make the world a safer place; he became an
Oneonta Police Officer, then a State Trooper, and ultimately an under-
cover Special Investigations Unit Officer; and
WHEREAS, After his untimely death, The Annual "Pit" Run was estab-
lished in his name to give back to the community he loved so much and
served to protect; the community celebration includes a day of races and
a picnic; the proceeds helped to create and maintain the Ricky J. Pari-
sian Memorial Scholarship Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Since 2000, the Parisian Family has contributed greatly to
St. Mary's School; many improvements have been made in the art, music,
and physical education programs; furthermore, the development of the
school's large playground, the ball field and a school wide computer
server have all been made possible by the Parisian family's devotion to
the cause; and
WHEREAS, Every year the Ricky J. Parisian Memorial Scholarship Founda-
tion presents a scholarship to an Oneonta High School graduating senior
who exhibits commitment to and an understanding of the local Oneonta
community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, the Parisian Family have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to the
honor The Parisian Family upon the occasion of their designation as
recipients of the 2011 Distinguished Partners in Education Award by St.
Mary's School in Oneonta, New York, on March 19, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Parisian Family.