LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Vincent Theurer, Sr. upon the occasion
of his designation by HeartShare Human Services of New York as the
recipient of its 2011 George A. Cincotta Community Development Award

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
Vincent Theurer, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation by HeartShare
Human Services of New York as the recipient of its 2011 George A.
Cincotta Community Development Award; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Theurer, Sr., President of Approved Oil Company of
Brooklyn, Inc., will be honored at the organization's Spring Gala and
Auction, to be held on Thursday, March 24, 2011, at the New York
Marriott Marquis; and
WHEREAS, HeartShare Human Services of New York is a nonprofit human
services agency dedicated to improving the lives of people in need of
special services and support, and to helping individuals develop to
their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1914, HeartShare Human Services of New York
promotes self-sufficiency and responsibility through its programs and
services to more than 25,000 children, adults, families, and the devel-
opmentally disabled throughout New York City annually; each year, at its
Spring Gala and Auction, it proudly recognizes the achievements of those
who exemplify its ideals and help to further its mission; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Brooklyn, Vincent Theurer, Sr. began
working for the family business, Approved Oil Company, at an early age
after school and on weekends; and
WHEREAS, Approved Oil Company has served the Brooklyn community for
more than three generations; Vincent Theurer, Sr.'s decision to become
part of this legacy proved to pave the way to success; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Theurer, Sr. acquired his first oil company at the
age of 25 and caught on to the fuel oil business quickly, first as a
helper to the mechanics and service technicians and later as a driver,
sales representative, general manager and now is proudly its President;
and
WHEREAS, Taking ownership of the family business in the late 1990s,
Vincent Theurer, Sr. was personally responsible for acquiring five oil
companies over the course of 15 years; in that time, Approved Oil Compa-
ny grew to become the largest independently-owned residential energy
company in New York City; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Theurer, Sr.'s contributions to the fuel oil industry
are not limited to being a business owner; he also serves as Treasurer
of the New York Oil Heating Association and is a Trustee of the New York
Oil Pension Fund and of the Local 553 Annuity Fund; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community as well as his profession, Vincent
Theurer, Sr. has been inducted into the Bishop Kearney High School,
Xavier High School and Xaverian High School Halls of Fame; he is a
strong supporter of Boy Scouts of America and a member of the board of
the National Autistic Society, American Red Cross, Emergency Children's
Help Organization (E.C.H.O.) and several other not-for-profit organiza-
tions in the five boroughs; and
WHEREAS, Despite Vincent Theurer, Sr.'s hectic schedule, he has always
placed a high value on family and quality time; the focus of his hard
work always has been his family, his three sons, all of whom have

inspired him to continue his hard work and efforts to better his commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, To that end, Vincent Theurer, Sr. turned his focus toward the
future of energy and established Approved Energy, the environmentally-
conscious division of the Approved Oil Family, and is most proud that
his son Vincent C. Theurer has already begun dedicating his time,
outside of college, to enhancing the future of his family's business;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Vincent Theurer, Sr.
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 Vincent Theurer, Sr. has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Vincent Theurer, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation by
HeartShare Human Services of New York as the recipient of its 2011
George A. Cincotta Community Development Award on March 24, 2011; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Vincent Theurer, Sr.