Senate Resolution No. 47

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING James S. Staffo upon the occasion of his
retirement after 50 years of distinguished service
to the Herkimer and Oneida County Boards of
Elections

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those
individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, For the past 50 years, James S. Staffo rendered faithful,
conscientious, and valuable service to the Herkimer and Oneida County
Boards of Elections; and

WHEREAS, In his capacities working on voting machines and ensuring
that elections ran smoothly, James S. Staffo served with loyalty, honor
and distinction; and

WHEREAS, James S. Staffo began his life of service when he joined
the United States Marine Corps in 1960, serving until 1966; in 1967, he
joined the Little Falls Fire Department, serving as Chief from
1983-2001; he served as NYS Association of Fire Chiefs Director from
2009-2015, and a NYS Fire Instructor for 41 years mentoring thousands of
SFIs throughout Herkimer and Oneida Counties; and

WHEREAS, In his official acts, James S. Staffo was governed by a
keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and

WHEREAS, James S. Staffo currently serves as proud member of the
Schuyler Fire Department since 2001, is a member of the VFW, American
Legion, Marine Corps League, DeCarlo-Staffo Post Italian American War
Veterans, and Eagles Club No. 97; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Herkimer and Oneida County
Boards of Elections, James S. Staffo earned the admiration, esteem, and
affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor James S. Staffo upon the occasion of his retirement after 50 years
of distinguished service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to James S. Staffo.