LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Thomas Johansen upon the occasion of his
selection as the Warren County 2015 Senior Citizen of the Year by the
New York State Office for the Aging

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Thomas Johan-
sen upon the occasion of his selection as the Warren County 2015 Senior
Citizen of the Year by the New York State Office for the Aging at its
Annual Senior Citizens Day Celebration held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at
the Hart Theatre Lounge in the Egg, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to
acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during
National Older Americans Month; and
WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape our
Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our freedoms
and values to ensure that those who come after them may have better
lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more visible
and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Johansen was born in Laurelton, New York, and raised
in Great Neck, New York; throughout his childhood, he and his parents
spent a great deal of time in Brant Lake; and
WHEREAS, For 37 years, Thomas Johansen held the title of Government
Property Analyst at Lockheed Martin, a position from which he officially
retired in 1998; he then moved to Brant Lake to enjoy his retirement;
and
WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has been called upon to contribute
his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Johansen served as the Vice-President of the Town of
Horicon Historical Society for two years, and has held the position of
President since 2005; he is a lifelong member of the Warren County
Historical Society, and has served as Chairman of the Collections
Committee; and
WHEREAS, For the last six years, Thomas Johansen has participated on
the Board of Directors of the Friends of Horicon Free Public Library; in
addition, he served as the Vice-President of the North Warren Chamber of
Commerce for three years, and is a current Board Member; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Thomas Johansen was appointed in
2011 to the Warren County Bicentennial Committee for the March 12, 2013
Bicentennial Celebration, and he delivers meals to local Seniors; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable man has been the recipient of numerous awards
and accolades for his philanthropic deeds, including the President's
Volunteer Service Award from the President's Council on Service and
Civic Participation, the 2004 RSVP Bronze President's Volunteer Service
Award, and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Service Award; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Thomas Johansen 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 Thomas Johansen has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Johansen, a very active and industrious man, has
inspired and enriched the lives of those he serves through his volun-

teerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of experiencing
life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Thomas Johansen upon the occasion of being selected as the Warren
County 2015 Senior Citizen of the Year by the New York State Office for
the Aging; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas Johansen.