LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Allen Covert upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2016 Outstanding Senior Citizen of the
Year Award by the Seneca County Office for the Aging on May 6, 2016

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Allen Covert upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
2016 Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Seneca County
Office for the Aging, to be celebrated on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Water-
loo, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Allen Covert has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and, consequently,
been selected for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Allen Covert 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, Allen Covert embodies the principles and ideals that make us
proud to be Americans; for four years, he proudly served his country as
a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, Today, Allen Covert continues to honor and support his coun-
try and fellow veterans by volunteering his time and energy to both the
American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), where he cooks
meals on Friday nights for the members of the VFW in Waterloo, New York;
in addition, he actively assists with various groups' fundraising
efforts throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, This well-respected gentleman is also a vital member of the
Legion Riders, a group which rides their motorcycles in support of our
Nation's veterans and their families; the Legion Riders are often on
hand to welcome home returning troops and can be seen riding en mass at
parades such as the Memorial Day Parade held each year in Waterloo; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable organization also directs numerous fundrais-
ers to raise funds and awareness for such worthwhile causes as chil-
dren's hospitals, scholarships and wounded veterans and their families;
and
WHEREAS, A true humanitarian, Allen Covert has always lived by the
Golden Rule, devoting his life to helping senior citizens, veterans,
their families and anyone in need of a helping hand or a kind word; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Allen Covert 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 Allen Covert has displayed through-
out 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Allen Covert upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the 2016 Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Seneca
County Office for the Aging on May 6, 2016; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Allen Covert.