Senate Resolution No. 1142

BY: Senator AMEDORE

HONORING Matthew Roloson upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the William B. Joslin
Outstanding Performance Award by New York State
Industries for the Disabled, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay just tribute to those citizens who embody the true American spirit,
demonstrating personal courage and determination; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Matthew Roloson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award by New York State
Industries for the Disabled, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, The Annual Joslin Awards Program of the New York State
Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) respectfully acknowledges
individuals in New York communities who strengthen the Preferred Source
Program through jobs well done; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Roloson is an independent, energetic gentleman with
a friendly heart, and a kind personality; he is a great role model to
others and is always trying to cheer people up and make them happy; and

WHEREAS, Consistently demonstrating an outstanding job performance,
Matthew Roloson is a valued member of Gateway Community Industries, Inc.
in Kingston/Ulster County; through hard work and determination, he
developed methods to remember each part of his daily work; and

WHEREAS, Since October of 2011, Matthew Roloson has been working as
a janitor at the Parker Training Academy for the New York State
Department of Children and Family Services in Red Hook, New York; and

WHEREAS, In this position, Matthew Roloson has gained
self-confidence and respect, and has developed his memory skills; he now
lives with his wife and children in his own home; and

WHEREAS, This exemplary man has developed various workplace skills,
including an eagerness to learn, dedication to quality work,
self-confidence, determination, and teamwork qualities; he has worked
tremendously hard to succeed and improve his employment skills, and is
thrilled to have prospective job opportunities on the horizon; and

WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and
responsibilities, Matthew Roloson's ongoing efforts and notable
achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of
life in his community; and

WHEREAS, When he is not working, Matthew Roloson enjoys spending
time with his wife and two children; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such enduring courage and accomplishment are brought to

our attention, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those
individuals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore,
be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Matthew Roloson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award by New York State
Industries for the Disabled, Inc., and to wish him continued success in
all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Matthew Roloson.