LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tom Amell for his philanthropic contrib-
utions to Joseph's House & Shelter

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Tom Amell has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Tom Amell for
his philanthropic contributions to Joseph's House & Shelter which was
celebrated at its Winter Walk and Love Thy Neighbor Festival Kick-off
Gala on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the Franklin Terrace Ballroom in
Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, Joseph's House & Shelter is a Troy community based not-for-
profit corporation whose purpose is to prevent and alleviate homeless-
ness; its programs offer emergency shelter, permanent housing, support
services, hospitality and guidance to homeless individuals, youth and
families; and
WHEREAS, Joseph's House & Shelter offers non-judgmental services where
each guest's dignity and worth are recognized and respected; the corpo-
ration guides its guests in getting help from community agencies, and
acts as an advocate for the homeless to address immediate and long term
needs; and
WHEREAS, Last year, as Honorary Chair of the Capital Region Coalition
to End Homelessness, Tom Amell was instrumental in raising a significant
amount of funds which was distributed among more than 20 agencies which
provide homeless outreach, shelter, meals, housing, and services in the
region; and
WHEREAS, Tom Amell will continue his role as Chair with a new goal of
raising an increased amount of funds to provide quality of life in his
community; and
WHEREAS, Today, this remarkable man is the President/CEO of Pioneer
Bank; and
WHEREAS, Tom Amell has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Tom Amell has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Tom Amell has displayed throughout
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tom Amell for his philanthropic contributions to Joseph's House &
Shelter; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tom Amell.