Senate Resolution No. 1556

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Richard Manzi upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Sullivan
County Democrat 2017 Men at Work Edition

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

WHEREAS, Richard Manzi has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special recognition; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Richard
Manzi upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Sullivan County Democrat 2017 Men at Work Edition; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Liberty, New York, Richard Manzi is the Owner
and Operator of Manzi's Cafe; prior to owning his own successful
business he served as a self-employed carpenter for 30 years as well as
a Harness Horse Trainer for 15 years; and

WHEREAS, Richard Manzi holds an Associate's degree in Mechanical
Engineering from Alfred State College; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and
community service, a period of constructive involvement, Richard Manzi
has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ysdirabelinna,
three daughters, Samantha, Katarina and Ysabel, and two grandchildren,
Jessie and Sara, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice
in his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Richard Manzi upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Sullivan County Democrat 2017 Men at Work Edition;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Richard Manzi.