Assembly Resolution No. 2116

BY: M. of A. Conrad

HONORING Tim Ames upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Award of Excellence
by the Western New York Educational Services Council

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Tim Ames upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Award
of Excellence by the Western New York Educational Services Council,
celebrated on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the 18th annual Awards for
Excellence Banquet at the Creekside Banquet Hall in Cheektowaga, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Western New York Educational Services Council is a
nonprofit organization that supports school districts throughout the
region; the purpose of the Awards of Excellence program is to honor
school staff and leaders who make a difference for students, have a
track record of amazing leadership, go above and beyond in their job
duties, and demonstrate excellent personal characteristics that make
them a role model for students; and

WHEREAS, Tim Ames is receiving this prestigious award in the
administrator category for his role as Director of Facilities of the
Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District; and

WHEREAS, Willing to take on any task, Tim Ames oversees the
buildings and grounds department and more than 100 personnel, who are
responsible for maintaining 98 acres of land and 17 buildings with more
than 2 million square feet of building space to keep clean and safe; and

WHEREAS, With a great pride in his work, Tim Ames also plays an
integral role in all ongoing construction work taking place throughout
the district; he was celebrated for his outstanding leadership over the
department and the fantastic job he and his team did during the COV1D-19
pandemic, as well as the many large-scale projects his team has been
responsible for, such as the reopening of Hamilton Elementary in 2021;
and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tim Ames upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Award of Excellence by the Western New York Educational Services
Council; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted Tim Ames.