LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bill Pienta upon the occasion of his
retirement from the United Steelworkers

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted
themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community
and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bill
Pienta upon the occasion of his retirement from the United Steelworkers,
to be celebrated on Friday, March 23, 2012, at Hearthstone Manor in
Depew, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Bill Pienta served with intelligence
and caring dedication, continuously striving to effectively fulfill the
duties of his position as the Director of United Steelworkers District
4; and
WHEREAS, Bill Pienta began his career as an electrician with the
United Steelworker union in 1966 at the former Allegheny Ludlum steel
mill in Dunkirk, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career with the United Steelworkers, Bill
Pienta has worked tirelessly to represent the members of the United
Steelworkers in New York, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode
Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and the island of
Puerto Rico; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bill Pienta upon the occasion of his retirement from the United
Steelworkers, and to wish him continued success in all of his future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bill Pienta.