Assembly Resolution No. 982

BY: M. of A. Gunther

HONORING Michael E. Gaydos upon the occasion of
his retirement after 40 years of distinguished
service to Ironworkers Local Union 417

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those
individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Michael E.
Gaydos upon the occasion of his retirement after 40 years of
distinguished service to Ironworkers Local Union 417 to be celebrated at
a farewell reception at the Falkirk Estate and Country Club in Central
Valley, New York, on Saturday, August 20, 2022; and

WHEREAS, In his capacity as Business Manager/Financial Secretary and
Treasurer, Michael E. Gaydos served with loyalty, honor and distinction;
and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Newburgh Free Academy, Michael E. Gaydos went
on to receive an Associate degree in Architecture from Orange County
Community College; and

WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Maggie, are residents of Newburgh,
New York, and are proud parents of their son, Michael Philip; and

WHEREAS, Fond of the outdoors, Michael E. Gaydos achieved the rank
of Eagle Scout when he was active in the Boy Scouts of America, and
continues to enjoy sports, hunting, and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Michael E. Gaydos joined Ironworkers Local Union 417 as an
Architectural Engineer in 1982, and held a variety of positions
including Ironworker, Business Agent - President/JAC Coordinate,
Business Manager/Financial Secretary and Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, In his official acts, Michael E. Gaydos was governed by a
keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and

WHEREAS, During his tenure with Ironworkers Local Union 417, Michael
E. Gaydos earned the admiration, esteem, and affection of his
colleagues; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Michael E. Gaydos upon the occasion of his retirement, and to wish
him continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Michael E. Gaydos.