Senate Resolution No. 284

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING Joseph Szewczyk upon the occasion of
his retirement after 61 years of distinguished
service to Lincoln Davies in Paris Station, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed
residents of this noble Empire State; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Joseph
Szewczyk upon the occasion of his retirement after 61 years of
distinguished service to Lincoln Davies in Paris Station, New York; this
momentous occasion was celebrated at the company's Christmas Party at
Orchard Hall Restaurant in Sauquoit, New York; and

WHEREAS, At the young age of 18, Joseph Szewczyk was hired by Ralph
Davies to work at the Lincoln Davies Building Supply Store in Paris
Station in 1957; throughout his tenure, he worked in various capacities
such as unloading 100-pound bags of coal, changing oil, fixing the
lights on the truck, and many other tasks; and

WHEREAS, In 1970, Joseph Szewczyk became a full-time truck driver
when Ronnie Jones took over the helm of the business; in this role, he
enjoyed visiting with customers and his co-workers, and liked to drive
through the countryside of Oneida County; and

WHEREAS, After his official retirement in December of 2018, Joseph
Szewczyk has kept busy by working for his son at his business; and

WHEREAS, For the past 61 years, Joseph Szewczyk rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Lincoln Davies; in his capacity as
a truck driver, he served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure with Lincoln Davies, Joseph Szewczyk
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Joseph Szewczyk upon the occasion of his retirement after 61
years of distinguished service to Lincoln Davies in Paris Station, New
York, and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joseph Szewczyk.