LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Peter Tarantelli upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the 2014 Sammy Citizen Award by the
Downtown Troy Business Improvement District

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the great
State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good works
of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate their
lives and careers to the service 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
Peter Tarantelli upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the 2014 Sammy Citizen Award by the Downtown Troy Business Improvement
District (BID) which was celebrated at the BID's annual dinner on
Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at Franklin Plaza in Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Downtown Troy BID is to cultivate and
advocate for the economic growth of Downtown Troy by creating an invit-
ing, dynamic, and sustainable community which celebrates the city's
history while building towards its future; it is dedicated to improving
the quality of life within the district to further enhance and make the
community a vibrant, attractive destination for visitors, businesses,
residents, property owners, workers and students; and
WHEREAS, This year the Downtown Troy BID is honoring the recipient of
its inaugural Sammy Award, Peter Tarantelli; and
WHEREAS, Peter Tarantelli is a citizen who is always lending a helping
hand to the Downtown Troy community; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed man can often be found pruning the trees,
cleaning up after the Farmers' Market, or volunteering at one of the
BID's many events; and
WHEREAS, Peter Tarantelli also sits on the BID's beautification
committee and is always offering new ideas and initiatives to help
improve Downtown Troy; 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 Peter Tarantelli upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2014 Sammy Citizen Award by the Downtown Troy Business Improve-
ment District; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter Tarantelli.