Senate Resolution No. 1562

BY: Senator BONACIC

HONORING Jon Jon Thomas 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, Jon Jon Thomas 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 Jon Jon
Thomas upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Sullivan County Democrat 2017 Men at Work Edition; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Swan Lake, New York, Jon Jon Thomas has
served as the Farming Coordinator for New Hope Community for the past
two years, prior to which he served as Greenhouse Coordinator for nine
years; and

WHEREAS, Jon Jon Thomas graduated from Huntington Beach High School
before becoming permaculture certified through the Permaculture
Institute; he is also a certified Master Gardener through Cornell
Cooperative Extension; and

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

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his two daughters, both 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 Jon Jon Thomas 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 Jon Jon Thomas.