Senate Resolution No. 5495

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Louis Tehan upon the occasion of
stepping down after 39 years of distinguished
service to Upstate Cerebral Palsy on May 1, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality
and character of life in this great Empire State is greatly enriched by
the faithful and diligent work of those individuals and organizations
which serve to meet the special needs of the community and its
citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Louis Tehan upon the occasion of stepping down after 39 years of
distinguished service to Upstate Cerebral Palsy on Tuesday, May 1, 2018;
and

WHEREAS, Not one to sit idle, Louis Tehan then assumed the title of
CEO of Upstate Caring Partners, the parent company of Upstate Cerebral
Palsy; in 2019, this compassionate and hard-working man plans to work
part-time; and

WHEREAS, In 1979, Louis Tehan began his long and distinguished
career with Upstate Cerebral Palsy as Executive Director; the
organization provided early intervention services and preschool for
children with cerebral palsy in the basement of Kernan Elementary School
in Utica, New York; and

WHEREAS, Louis Tehan truly believed and instilled in his staff that
everyone has a right to what you and I have, and stay focused on each
individual, one at a time; and

WHEREAS, Under Louis Tehan's luminous leadership, Upstate Cerebral
Palsy always found creative ways to meet the varied needs of its
clients, ensuring they were always treated like the President's kid; and

WHEREAS, From its humble beginnings in a basement, Upstate Cerebral
Palsy and its affiliates now own more than 80 buildings and employs
3,000 people in several counties; it offers preschool and early
intervention services for all children and it has expanded into services
such as residential school, equine therapy, art classes, jobs for people
with disabilities and mental health counseling; and

WHEREAS, For the past 39 years, Louis Tehan rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Upstate Cerebral Palsy; he has
truly left a lasting impression on the organization, inspiring his
successors to follow his sterling example; and

WHEREAS, In his capacity as President and CEO, Louis Tehan served
with loyalty, honor and distinction; and

WHEREAS, In his official acts, Louis Tehan was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure with Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Louis Tehan
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Louis Tehan upon the occasion of his retirement after 39 years
of distinguished service to Upstate Cerebral Palsy; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Louis Tehan.