LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing the Rockland County Clerk's Office as
creator of the "Return the F.A.V.O.R." as a statewide program service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize
the Rockland County Clerk's Office as creator of the "Return the
F.A.V.O.R." as a statewide program service; and
WHEREAS, The "Return the F.A.V.O.R." (Find and Assist Vets of Record)
Program provides honorably discharged veterans with discounts on goods
and services once they acquire an identification card from their respec-
tive county clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, The "Return the F.A.V.O.R." program provides businesses and
governments with the opportunity to "return the favor" to the veterans
that have fought for our country; and
WHEREAS, In addition, another goal of the "Return the F.A.V.O.R."
program is to increase veterans' knowledge of the many services and
programs available to them through non-profit and governmental agencies;
and
WHEREAS, The "Return the F.A.V.O.R." program originated in Rockland
County, New York, in the Office of the County Clerk in 2008; it has been
adopted by numerous counties throughout New York and neighboring states;
and
WHEREAS, In New York State, over 50,000 veterans and 5,000 business
discounts have been registered in the "Return the F.A.V.O.R." program;
and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of County Clerk, Paul Piperato, the
Rockland County Clerk's Office continues to provide leadership in
assisting veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have
sacrificed so much to ensure our freedom; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize the Rockland County Clerk's Office as creator of the "Return
the F.A.V.O.R." as a statewide program service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paul Piperato, Rockland County Clerk.