Senate Resolution No. 3127

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Jesse Schantz upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Randy Streeter
Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Lewis County
Office for the Aging

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
senior citizens of the Empire State who, as they reach the fullness of
years, continue to be active and vital participants in the life of their
community; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jesse Schantz upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Randy Streeter Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Lewis County
Office for the Aging; and

WHEREAS, Jesse Schantz has continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his
unwavering service to his community and, consequently, has been selected
for this most prestigious honor; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Jesse Schantz has given tirelessly of his time and energies
to countless organizations including the Castorland Baptist Church and
the Copenhagen Senior Club; he was a member of the Denmark Town Board
and served as Councilman and Justice of the Peace from January 1, 1970
to July 10, 1978, and Lewis County Clerk from 1979 to 1993; and

WHEREAS, For much of his life, Jesse Schantz has been a vital part
of the Lewis County agricultural community; for many years he has been a
member of the County Agricultural Society and was the secretary of the
Lewis County Fair Board from 1972-1996; the following year, he became an
emirates board member; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Jesse Schantz has been actively involved with
the State National Grange, Lewis County Pomona Grange, State National
Grange, Lewis County 4-H, Lewis County Maple Producers Association,
Northern NY Maple Producers Co-op, Lewis County Holstein Club, and the
Lewis County Farm Bureau; and

WHEREAS, Jesse Schantz has been a member of the New York State
Association of Agricultural Fairs and held the title of President of
Fair Managers; today, he can often be found at the Lewis County Fair
tending to its famous flower gardens and helping with the entries which
showcase multiple different local talent such as quilts, cookies,
paintings, and photography; and

WHEREAS, In 1993, the Lewis County Fair Premium Book named Jesse
Schantz "The Heart of the Fair" for his many great works and
contributions to the agriculture community; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by
individuals for the benefit of others which Jesse Schantz has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, Jesse Schantz has enriched the lives of his family, friends
and colleagues through his love and respect for others, and through the
wisdom which comes from many years of living life to the fullest; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jesse Schantz upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Randy Streeter Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Lewis County
Office for the Aging; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jesse Schantz.