LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lauren Cole upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2011 Seneca County Senior Citizen of the
Year Award by the Seneca County Office for the Aging

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Lauren Cole upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
2011 Seneca County Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Seneca County
Office for the Aging, to be celebrated at its Senior Citizen's Day on
Friday, May 13, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A United States Navy veteran of both World War II and the
Korean conflict, Lauren Cole of Waterloo, New York, is someone who
believes in giving freely of his time and talent for the good of others;
and
WHEREAS, Lauren Cole worked as a parts manager for LeBrun Motors for
14 years and spent nine years working for Bero Construction; he also
worked for Auto Electric Services as a salesman in the parts department;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Lauren Cole worked as a custodian for the Geneva
United Methodist Church and for the Seneca County Department of Social
Services; and
WHEREAS, As an extraordinarily active volunteer, Lauren Cole has
served as the President of the New York Chiropractic College's Tuesday
Night Supper Club; he is currently the Club's Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Lauren Cole volunteers his time as a substitute
driver for the Seneca County Senior Center and assists at the Office of
the Aging nutrition site by serving meals and with a variety of activ-
ities and events; and
WHEREAS, A former member of the Geneva Drum and Bugle Corps, known as
the "Apple Knockers," Lauren Cole is a member of both the American
Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars; and
WHEREAS, Lauren Cole enjoys fishing for lake trout, bowling, playing
cards, gardening and woodworking; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize and commend those who have witnessed and contributed to the devel-
opments and achievements of our Nation, State, and communities over the
course of their noteworthy lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lauren Cole upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the 2011 Seneca County Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Seneca
County Office for the Aging; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lauren Cole, Waterloo, New York.