Senate Resolution No. 4913

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING Robert Stevenson upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement
Award by Buffalo Business First on May 15, 2018

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; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to
honor Robert Stevenson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Buffalo Business First, to be
celebrated at its 2018 Manufacturing Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 15,
2018, at Salvatore's Italian Gardens in Depew, New York; and

WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the
compassion of individuals such as Robert Stevenson who uphold the values
of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize the
best of humanity; and

WHEREAS, Robert Stevenson is the President and CEO of Eastman
Machine Company in Buffalo, New York; and

WHEREAS, The success of Eastman Machine Company is in direct
correlation to the efforts of Robert Stevenson, whose involvement is,
and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of the business and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, Robert Stevenson has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and

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

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly
recognize those extraordinary individuals who have made contributions to
the success and progress of society in the course of their life's work;
and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity
to express its highest admiration for Robert Stevenson, and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert Stevenson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Buffalo Business First on May 15,
2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Robert Stevenson.