Senate Resolution No. 2906

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING Joseph Lotocki upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of The Kenny Award's
Blossom Cohan Award for his role as Chef Louis in
Frontier High School's production of Disney's "The
Little Mermaid"

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success
in the arts, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire
State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joseph Lotocki upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of The
Kenny Award's Blossom Cohan Award for his role as Chef Louis in Frontier
High School's production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid"; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1993, The Kenny Awards were created in honor
of the late Dr. Ken Lipke, the founder of Gibraltar Steel, to honor and
recognize the talent, hard work and dedication of students across
Western New York; and

WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction, Joseph Lotocki has
distinguished himself as a young man of superlative ability,
establishing a high standard of excellence and purposefulness of life
rarely achieved in youthful years; and

WHEREAS, On May 13, 2017, Frontier's cast of Disney's "The Little
Mermaid" attended a full day of workshops and rehearsals at Shea's
Performing Arts Center; and

WHEREAS, Joseph Lotocki, in achieving this high honor, may take just
pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence he
brings to his family, friends, community and school; and

WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to wish Joseph Lotocki continued success throughout his school
years and beyond; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joseph Lotocki upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of The Kenny Award's Blossom Cohan Award for his role as Chef Louis in
Frontier High School's production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid"; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Joseph Lotocki.