LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ronald Nothnagle posthumously upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the Elmer Smith Award

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 citizenry and noble deeds; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ronald Nothna-
gle posthumously upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Elmer Smith Award, to be observed on Friday, April 27, 2012, at the
American Legion Post in Webster, New York; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Penfield High School, Ronald Nothnagle honor-
ably served his country as a member of the United States Army National
Guard from 1965-1966; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Nothnagle attended Rochester Institute of Technology
where he majored in Chemical Engineering and minored in Physics; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Nothnagle was employed at Eastman Kodak Company where
he worked as a Research Scientist; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Ronald Nothna-
gle was called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors and has always gave of himself unstint-
ingly; and
WHEREAS, Past Chairman of the Board of Assessment Review, Ronald Noth-
nagle also served as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals and two
terms as member of the Webster Town Board; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Ronald Nothnagle served as a volunteer firefighter,
Fire Chief and Fire Commissioner for the Town of Brighton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Ronald Nothnagle stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout were his partner of 15 years, Suzanne
Steiner, their children, Peter Nothnagle, John Steiner, and James Stein-
er, as well as their grandchildren, Lisa Nicholes, John Steiner, Jr.,
James Steiner, Jr., and Samantha Steiner, all of whom felt privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoiced in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Ronald Nothnagle displayed through-
out his life; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ronald Nothnagle posthumously upon the occasion of his designation
as recipient of the Elmer Smith Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Ronald Nothnagle.