Senate Resolution No. 1835

BY: Senator KENNEDY

COMMEMORATING the 90th Anniversary of the New York
State Association of Town Superintendents of
Highways, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished institutions which devote their energies and
purpose in service to the community, participating in civic affairs and
adding to the character and quality of life for all citizens; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the New York State Association of
Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc. at its Annual Conference from
September 17-20, 2019, at the Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, New York;
and

WHEREAS, Through this year's theme, "Building for the Future," the
conference will provide high quality educational and professional
development workshops as well as networking opportunities with other
municipal leaders and associate members; and

WHEREAS, The New York State Association of Town Superintendents of
Highways, Inc. (NYSAOTSOH) is the state's largest transportation
association representing highway superintendents in 932 towns which are
responsible for local highways, bridges and culverts; and

WHEREAS, The 1,100 members of this vital organization are
responsible for maintaining over 67 percent of New York's roads; and

WHEREAS, NYSAOTSOH is led by an 18-member volunteer Executive
Committee, from towns spread out throughout the state, and of various
sizes and populations; and

WHEREAS, For nine decades, NYSAOTSOH has stayed true to its mission,
acting as a medium of instruction in highway construction and
maintenance; ensuring better and safer highways; providing efficient
public service; realizing economics, through exchange of ideas,
cooperation and coordination; and promoting and supporting legislation
which will benefit the best interest of the people in the towns; 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
commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the New York State Association of
Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of
Highways, Inc.