Senate Resolution No. 4341

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING Richard Crawford Jr. upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the
Year Award by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce

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 Crawford Jr. has given not only of his time and
energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Richard
Crawford Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Citizen of the Year Award by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, to be
celebrated at its 52nd Annual Awards Dinner on April 26, 2018, at the
Radisson Grand Island; and

WHEREAS, Each year, the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce looks for
businesses, organizations, teachers, individuals or someone who has gone
the extra mile and has taken the extra step above and beyond their day
to day responsibilities and jobs, in the Grand Island Community; and

WHEREAS, The Citizen of the Year Awards are presented annually to
businesses and individuals who have graciously given of their time and
energy to make Grand Island a better place, and who are the true
foundation and spirit of this great community; and

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

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Richard Crawford Jr. has
displayed throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Richard Crawford Jr., that future generations may know and appreciate
his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Richard Crawford Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Grand Island Chamber
of Commerce; and be it further

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