LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sam Feaster upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and
Cultural Club on April 24, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York
is enriched by the diligence and compassionate commitment of those indi-
viduals whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sam
Feaster upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club, to be celebrated at its
Annual Scholarship Gala on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Salvatore's Itali-
an Gardens, Lancaster, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club hosts an Annual
Scholarship Gala to support the Mary B. Talbert Scholarship Fund, which
provides college tuition assistance to students graduating from a
Buffalo Public School; and
WHEREAS, This year, the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club is
recognizing outstanding health care professionals in Western New York
for their extraordinary service; and
WHEREAS, Sam Feaster is the Minority Veterans Outreach Coordinator for
the VA Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo, New York; and
WHEREAS, As a direct result of the steadfast dedication and tireless
efforts of Sam Feaster, the enrollment of minority veterans in Western
New York into VA programs, as well as those veterans who receive bene-
fits has dramatically increased; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and responsibil-
ities, Sam Feaster's ongoing efforts and notable achievements have
significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in his commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, The success of the VA Western New York Healthcare System is
in direct correlation to the efforts of Sam Feaster, whose involvement
is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of this vital institution and the community it
serves; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Sam Feaster has displayed throughout
his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sam Feaster upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Mary B. Talbert Civic and Cultural Club on April 24,
2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sam Feaster.