Senate Resolution No. 1758

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Sam Chiappone upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the CYO Troy
Youth Association, Inc. on June 6, 2019

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

WHEREAS, Sam Chiappone 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sam
Chiappone upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
by the CYO Troy Youth Association, Inc. to be celebrated at its 15th
Annual William J. Pascarell Person of the Year Event on Thursday, June
6, 2019, at the Italian Community Center, Troy, New York; and

WHEREAS, Sam Chiappone 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, As Co-Facilitator of the Little Italy Quality of Life
Committee, Sam Chiappone leads the group on developing a strategy for
the revitalization of the Little Italy Neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Sam Chiappone is an active member of the ICC and CRAB Club
Veterans Post No. 1954; he also organized the 11th Ward World War II
Veterans Memorial Committee which maintains three sites in South Central
Troy, and has worked with Capital Roots in organizing and maintaining
the Ida Street Community Garden; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, this summer Sam Chiappone will be starting his
40th year of service at RPI as the Director of Manufacturing Innovation
for the School of Engineering; and

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

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

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Sam Chiappone, that future generations may know and appreciate his
admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sam Chiappone upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the CYO Troy Youth Association, Inc. on June 6, 2019; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sam Chiappone.