LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nick Vallone upon the occasion of his
selection as a Young Professional Up and Comer in the Business Community
by the SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT Special Edition

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young adults within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, Nick Vallone has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Nick
Vallone upon the occasion of his selection as a Young Professional Up
and Comer in the Business Community by the SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT
Special Edition; and
WHEREAS, Nick Vallone, the son of parents Phil and Donna Vallone, is
an active member of Sullivan Leadership, a Chamber of Commerce Founda-
tion sponsored group that fosters future leaders; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Roscoe, New York, 23-year-old Nick Vallone has
worked for his father's business, the Rolling V Bus Corporation out of
South Fallsburg, New York, since he was 13 years old, washing buses and
assisting his father after school; and
WHEREAS, By the time he turned 19 years old, this exemplary young man
had assumed responsibility for the Big V Entertainment portion of the
business, a park and ride shuttle that provides transportation from
Monticello Raceway to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for special
events; and
WHEREAS, Through determination and perseverance, Nick Vallone is now
responsible for the company's marketing and advertising, and is working
towards expanding the possibilities of the business; he recently
launched Big V Tours, a full service tour company that charters trips
throughout the season; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Nick Vallone has expertly enhanced the Big V
Tours business model; focusing on group sales, he is diligently network-
ing with directors from groups and organizations interested in company
outings; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of his father, Nick Vallone
continues to bring new energy, fresh ideas, and his youthful enthusiasm
to the company; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Nick Vallone upon the occasion of his selection as a Young Profes-
sional Up and Comer in the Business Community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nick Vallone.