LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jon Kloptosky upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Outstanding Company Service Project
Award, to be celebrated at the Stakeholders' 2014 GOBY Awards Ceremony
on April 23, 2014

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
the dedicated efforts of those individuals and organizations from across
the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service
to the community; and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it
provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serv-
ing can be sustained and strengthened; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jon Kloptosky
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Outstanding
Company Service Project Award, to be celebrated at the Stakeholders'
2014 GOBY Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at the GE Thea-
tre at Proctors, Schenectady, New York; and
WHEREAS, The GOBY Awards (Get on Board Volunteer Awards) recognize
companies, organizations and individuals who have provided exemplary
volunteer services in New York's Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, Jon Kloptosky is the founder and president of Gavant Soft-
ware, a full service provider of custom web and mobile technology
solutions; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed man is a member of the Rensselaer County
Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of
Commerce and the Center for Economic Growth; he was selected by the
ALBANY BUSINESS REVIEW as a 40 Under Forty recipient; and
WHEREAS, Jon Kloptosky and his team at Gavant have demonstrated their
commitment to the community by donating a mobile app to the Troy Busi-
ness Improvement District for Troy Night Out; they have also teamed up
with a local firm to donate an iPad education app to Wildwood School
that has garnered interest nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Jon Kloptosky has also given back to local youth in his
community as a mentor for Troy High's Career Exploration Internship
Program (CEIP); and
WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most
importantly, people who contribute their time in civic and charitable
endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Jon Kloptosky upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Outstanding Company Service Project Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jon Kloptosky.