Assembly Resolution No. 964

BY: M. of A. Buttenschon

CONGRATULATING David Dudajek upon the occasion of
his retirement after 47 years of dedicated service
to the field of journalism

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those extraordinary individuals who have diligently and consistently,
year after year, recorded the history of their communities and brought
local news and news of the larger world to their readers; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate David Dudajek upon the occasion of his retirement after 47
years of dedicated service to the field of journalism; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Utica College, David Dudajek began his
illustrious journalism career as a reporter at the Rome Daily Sentinel;
and

WHEREAS, In 1979, David Dudajek took a job with the Observer
Dispatch as their news editor; he was later promoted to the newspaper's
Opinions Page editor, the esteemed position he held until his retirement
on Friday, May 29, 2020; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unremitting commitment to his
profession, David Dudajek also worked on several special projects,
including Operation Sunshine and Teen All-Stars; and

WHEREAS, David Dudajek is the proud recipient of numerous awards and
accolades from the New York State Associated Press Association Newspaper
Contest in recognition of his writing; additionally, in 2019, he
received the New York State Senate Commendation Award; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, David Dudajek has served with loyalty,
honor and distinction, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of
his colleagues; and

WHEREAS, David Dudajek has, throughout his career and purposeful
life, served his community with integrity and devotion, continuously
striving to meet the needs of his readers through entertainment and
enlightenment; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jan and their two
daughters, Jaime and Sarah, as well as five grandchildren, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many
achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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
congratulate David Dudajek upon the occasion of his retirement after 47
years of dedicated service to the field of journalism, and to wish him
continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to David Dudajek.