LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring George F. Aney upon the occasion of his
designation by the Revolutionary Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America
as the recipient of its 2011 Good Scout Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
George F. Aney upon the occasion of his designation by the Revolutionary
Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America as the recipient of its 2011 Good
Scout Award; and
WHEREAS, The esteemed Good Scout Award will be presented to George F.
Aney at the Revolutionary Trails Council's Forging Future Leaders Good
Scout Dinner, to be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Francesca's
Banquets and Catering in Ilion, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Revolutionary Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America,
headquartered in Utica, serves over 8,000 young men and women in the
Central New York counties of Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Hamilton, Lewis
and Otsego in a variety of age specific programs made possible through
partnerships with over 180 churches, schools, civic organizations, and
businesses, and the dedication of more than 3,000 adult volunteers and
Friends of Scouting; and
WHEREAS, The Revolutionary Trails Council's annual Good Scout Award
recognizes exemplary community service benefiting all the people of
Central New York; it is presented to an individual who manifests, in his
or her life and deeds, the selfless concern and care for their community
which exemplify the essence of the proud spirit of the citizens of the
area served by the council; and
WHEREAS, George F. Aney truly merits this high honor in recognition of
his outstanding community service, evidenced by the support and leader-
ship he has given to many worthwhile organizations, causes and endeav-
ors, as well as in recognition of the respect and high regard in which
he is held by his colleagues and community; and
WHEREAS, Born in Herkimer County, George F. Aney attended the former
Van Hornesville Central School now known as Owen D. Young Central
School, and went on to earn a bachelor of arts degree in history from
St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York and, since graduating from
Syracuse University College of Law in 1960, he has been in the private
practice of law; and
WHEREAS, Active in his profession, he is a member of the Herkimer
County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, New York State
Trial Lawyers Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, and the
New York State Association of School Board Attorneys; and
WHEREAS, George F. Aney was appointed to the State University of New
York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome (SUNYIT) College Council in
2006; his considerable community service and involvement on behalf of
many institutions and organizations have also included his service as
president, director or member of the governing boards of an extensive
list of community organizations amongst which are the Central New York
Chapter of the American Heart Association, Herkimer County Mental Health
Association, Herkimer County Humane Society, Herkimer County Community
College Foundation, and the Central New York Community Arts Council; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, George F. Aney has fittingly been honored
with numerous awards and citations including the Herkimer County Ukrai-
nian Society's Man of the Year Award; the Herkimer Veterans of Foreign

Wars' Good Citizen of the Year Award; the Jaycees' Outstanding Young Man
of America Award; B'Nai B'rith's Community Service Award; the United
Cerebral Palsy Association's Caring Person of the Year Award; and the
American Red Cross's Great Hero Award among many others; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors George F. Aney has earned the respect
and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; he has demon-
strated a steadfast commitment to goals and objectives which benefit the
community, and in so doing, has proven himself a worthy role model for
today's Boy Scouts who are preparing themselves to be the future leaders
of their community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor George F. Aney upon the occasion of his designation by the Revolu-
tionary Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America as the recipient of its
2011 Good Scout Award on May 5, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George F. Aney.