Senate Resolution No. 2028

BY: Senator LITTLE

HONORING Darrell Manely upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the New York
State Office for the Aging on May 9, 2017

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Darrell
Manely upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New Yorkers
Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Hart Theatre Lounge in
the Egg, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to
acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during
National Older Americans Month; and

WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape
our Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our
freedoms and values to ensure that those who come after them may have
better lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more
visible and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the
State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Born in Malone, New York, Darrell Manely graduated from St.
Joseph's Academy in 1955, and married his high school sweetheart,
Mildred Bardore; and

WHEREAS, An entrepreneur of numerous ventures, Darrell Manely owned
a fleet of ice cream trucks, sold farm equipment and owned his own
trucking company; and

WHEREAS, This esteemed man has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Darrell Manely has provided
transportation to many residents of Malone; he has driven ill children
to Ohio and Vermont to obtain specialized medical care and often drives
older adults and those with disabilities for hours so they have access
to critical medical services and supports; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Darrell Manely has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife Mildred, their seven
children, 21 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren, who have all
shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Darrell Manely has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, Darrell Manely, a very active and industrious man, has
inspired and enriched the lives of those he serves through his
volunteerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of
experiencing life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Darrell Manely upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 9, 2017;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Darrell Manely.