The New York State Senate

J2131

Senate Resolution No. 2131

BY: Senator THOMAS

COMMENDING Ellen E. McKnight posthumously upon the
occasion of her designation for special recognition
by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran
Ceremony on December 9, 2019

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York,
who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace
in peacetime, deserve a special salute; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Ellen E. McKnight posthumously upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on December 9, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Born on June 6, 1919, in Castleton-on-Hudson, Ellen E.
McKnight was the daughter of Herman F. Gietz and Katherine Landmann
Gietz; she was a graduate of Castleton High School, Class of 1937, and
St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in New York City; and

WHEREAS, Ellen E. McKnight enlisted in the United States Army Nurses
Corps on October 1, 1941, and proudly served her country during World
War II, attaining the rank of 1st Lieutenant; and

WHEREAS, For her meritorious service, Ellen E. McKnight was the
recipient of the Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the
National Defense Ribbon and the Women's Army Corps Service Ribbon; and

WHEREAS, Ellen E. McKnight spent her illustrious career as an RN,
retiring as the school nurse at Maple Hill High School after many years
of dedicated service; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to her fellow veterans, Ellen E. McKnight was the
first female member of the Castleton VFW Post No. 7337; she was also a
communicant of Trinity Lutheran Church and a member of Castleton Study
Club and Castleton Seniors; and

WHEREAS, Ellen E. McKnight died on October 27, 2017, at the age of
98; she is buried at Arlington National Cemetery; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by her first husband, Lieutenant Nevin W.
Shaak; her second husband, Lieutenant Colonel James D. McKnight; a
brother, Harold (Rosalie); and a sister, Winifred, Ellen E. McKnight is
survived by her five sons, David (Darlene), Douglas (Sandra), Colin
(David), Stuart (Dianne) and Donald (Patricia); her beloved
grandchildren, Erin (Christopher), Adam, Emily (Stephen), Scott,
Matthew, Nicholas, Ryan, Trevor, John (Lindsey) and Kristen (Kirk); her

cherished great-grandchildren, Landon, Ella and Finley; and two nieces,
Kathy and Jan; and

WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and

WHEREAS, Having exhibited her patriotism both at home and abroad,
Ellen E. McKnight demonstrated her love for her country and merits
forevermore, the highest respect of her State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended
and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and
for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ellen E. McKnight posthumously upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Ellen E. McKnight.

J2130

Senate Resolution No. 2130

BY: Senator AKSHAR

CONGRATULATING the Deposit High School Varsity
Girls Softball Team upon the occasion of capturing
the 2019 NYSPHSAA Class D Girls Softball
Championship on June 15, 2019

WHEREAS, Individual and team championships are highly sought after
in high school sports; this Legislative Body commends rare athletic
achievements and pays special recognition to those who pursue such
excellence and become examples for the youth of this great Empire State;
and

WHEREAS, Athletic competition helps to enhance both the moral and
physical development of young athletes, preparing them for the future by
instilling in them the importance of teamwork, encouraging a standard of
healthy living, and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the
Deposit High School Varsity Girls Softball Team upon the occasion of
capturing the 2019 NYSPHSAA Class D Girls Softball Championship; and

WHEREAS, To the praise and applause of their excited fans, the
Lumberjacks defeated Alfred-Almond Central School in a dominating 8-0
victory to capture the Championship on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at
Moreau Recreational Park in South Glens Falls, New York; and

WHEREAS, Proudly donning the school's colors of royal blue, red and
white, family, friends, and the community at large loyally and
enthusiastically supported the Lumberjacks throughout their journey as
they ended their season with an impressive 21-0 overall record; and

WHEREAS, In a sport such as softball, which demands athletic
prowess, speed and agility, Head Coach Dan Briggs and Assistant Coaches
Norm Aprile, Kenneth Macumber, and Megan Faulkner worked hard to hone
the skills of this championship team, teaching these outstanding
athletes lessons which will prove invaluable both on and off the field;
and

WHEREAS, Head Coach Dan Briggs and Assistant Coaches Norm Aprile,
Kenneth Macumber, and Megan Faulkner and all of the outstanding athletes
on the Deposit High School Varsity Girls Softball Team have clearly
utilized dedication, determination and teamwork in providing a lasting
contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of their
school; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the members of the Deposit High School Varsity Girls
Softball Team: Mikala Anderson, Kayla Eldred, Zoe Gifford, Kailyn Hartz,
Kaitlyn Macumber, Bryn Martin, Mikayla Martin, Riley Martin, Angelina
Morley, Danielle Seymour, Alaina Smith, Rylee Smith, Ashten Staton,
Makenzie Stiles, and Victoria Trapper; Head Coach Dan Briggs and
Assistant Coaches Norm Aprile, Kenneth Macumber, and Megan Faulkner upon
the occasion of capturing the 2019 NYSPHSAA Class D Girls Softball
Championship on June 15, 2019; and be it further


RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the members of the Deposit High School Varsity Girls
Softball Team, and Head Coach Dan Briggs, and Assistant Coaches Norm
Aprile, Kenneth Macumber, and Megan Faulkner.

J2129

Senate Resolution No. 2129

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

COMMEMORATING the 60th Anniversary of the Morgan
Park Summer Music Festival to be celebrated on July
7, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that music
contributes significantly to the cultural enrichment and quality of life
in the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Morgan Park Summer Music
Festival; the festival will celebrate 60 years of free concerts in the
park with a Beatles Tribute performed by Strawberry Fields to be
celebrated on Sunday, July 7, 2019; and

WHEREAS, In 1959, Mayor Joseph A. Suozzi, Laura Parsons Pratt and
others established the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival to present free
concerts in the park on summer weekends; it has done so without
interruption since its inception 60 years ago and is now one of the
oldest continuously operated arts organizations on Long Island; and

WHEREAS, Morgan Park was dedicated in 1932 to the City of Glen Cove
and the Village of Locust Valley by Glen Cove resident J.P. Morgan, and
on July 5, 1959, the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival held its first
concert; and

WHEREAS, In that concert, Glen Cove's Clara Burling Roesch conducted
a program by The Little Orchestra Society; by 1982, the Morgan Park
Summer Music Festival had grown to where it was able to sponsor a
concert every summer weekend; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival
brought to Glen Cove such stars as Dave Brubeck, Shirley Verrett, Lionel
Hampton, Sarah Vaughan, Maxine Sullivan, Virgil Fox and Marion
McPartland, as well as the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Concert Bands; and

WHEREAS, As their success grew, so did the size of the performances,
and it became evident that there was a need for a larger stage in the
Park; led by the tireless efforts of Marguerite Suozzi and Nancy
Epstein, the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival worked for five years to
raise the funds necessary to construct a beautiful permanent stage in
Morgan Park; and

WHEREAS, The Morgan Park Summer Music Festival gave the stage to the
City of Glen Cove so it could be used by many groups throughout the
season to provide live entertainment to the public; and

WHEREAS, Another important part of the Festival's ongoing mission is
to support and encourage young musicians; for 45 years, the Morgan Park
Summer Music Festival sponsored the Young Performers Competition,
providing financial awards to audition winners and an opportunity to
perform at their own summer concert; and

WHEREAS, In 2019, in lieu of the competition, the Morgan Park Summer
Music Festival collaborated with the Nassau Music Educators Association
to provide a scholarship to a student who plans to further his/her
musical studies; and

WHEREAS, The Morgan Park Summer Music Festival is supported solely
by donations from the community; the Board and volunteers have devoted
countless hours of their time and talent to assure the continued success
of the Festival for the past 60 years; and

WHEREAS, More than 4,000 people each year enjoy the musical programs
the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival brings to the Park; these programs
consist of music of all artistic and cultural styles, representing the
varied tastes and traditions of the uniquely diverse community; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Morgan Park Summer Music Festival is in
direct correlation to the efforts of its Board President Thomas Suozzi,
as well as its Executive Board and numerous volunteers, 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 festival and the community
it serves; and

WHEREAS, The treasured values of family unity and wholesome
entertainment for all ages are reflected in the Morgan Park Summer Music
Festival, an event which helps to foster community spirit and
cooperation and preserves the beliefs, ideals and values upon which this
great State and Nation were founded; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Morgan Park Summer Music
Festival; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas Suozzi, Board President, Morgan Park Summer Music
Festival.

J2128

Senate Resolution No. 2128

BY: Senator JACOBS

MOURNING the tragic and untimely death of 18
year-old Edward J. Travis IV, of Hamburg, New York

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is deeply moved to inscribe upon its
records this tribute for Edward J. Travis IV, a young man who will be
remembered as a responsible young man with a big heart and a contagious
smile; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to mourn the
tragic and untimely death of 18 year-old Edward J. Travis IV, of
Hamburg, New York, who died on Saturday, June 15, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Edward J. Travis IV, who went by Eddie, was a beloved
senior at Frontier High School who played ice hockey and baseball for
many years; he was preparing to graduate and start a full-time job at a
local excavation company; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Richard and Linda
Gulczewski, Edward J. Travis IV is survived by his parents, Lisa J.
(Gulczewski) and Edward Travis, III; his older sister, Rebecca Travis;
nephew and niece, Sage Owen and Cecily Faye; paternal grandparents,
Edward "E.J." and Nancy Travis; and girlfriend, Elizabeth "Lizzy"
Rybarczyk; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and

WHEREAS, Edward J. Travis IV, a young man of incredible spirit and
enthusiasm, truly brought enduring honor to his family through his many
achievements; his memory will remain in the hearts of all those who had
the privilege of knowing him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the tragic and untimely death of 18 year-old Edward J. Travis IV,
and to express its deepest condolences to his family; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Edward J. Travis IV.

J2127

Senate Resolution No. 2127

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING William A. Nedoroscik posthumously upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on October 15, 2019

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York,
who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace
in peace- time, deserve a special salute; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend William A. Nedoroscik posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on Tuesday, October 15, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Born on August 11, 1940, in Cohoes, New York, William A.
Nedoroscik was the son of the late John and Agnes Bozek Nedoroscik and
was a dual resident of both Troy and Waterford, New York; and

WHEREAS, William A. Nedoroscik proudly served his country as a
member of the United States Navy from 1958-1961 aboard the U.S.S. Valley
Forge, and in the Naval Reserves until his honorable discharge in 1964;
and

WHEREAS, Just one year later, William A. Nedoroscik enlisted in the
United States Marine Corps and in 1966, as a member of B Company 1st
Battalion, 26th Marines Special Landing Forces, "Ned" as he was known by
his fellow Marines, served honorably against hostile forces in the
Republic of Vietnam; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, this brave Marine participated in the since
declassified operations known as Deckhouse III (Tinh Bihn Tuy Province),
Deckhouse III phase 2-Code name "Toledo" (Tinh Phuoc Province), and
Deckhouse IV (Quang Tri Province); he was honorably discharged in 1968;
and

WHEREAS, For his meritorious service, William A. Nedoroscik was the
recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service
Medal; and

WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, William A.
Nedoroscik was employed in the construction industry, mostly by H & M
Contractors and then by John L. Wojcik, Inc.; later in life he became
the Camp Manager at Kelts' Grove in Waterford, where he was
affectionately known as "Uncle Billy"; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to his fellow veterans, William A. Nedoroscik
served on the Board of Directors of the Veterans of Lansingburgh Club in

Troy, New York; he also served as a Marshal during several parades over
the years, and was named Veteran of the Year in 2016; and

WHEREAS, William A. Nedoroscik died on April 15, 2018, at the age of
77; he is buried at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by his sister, Deloris, and a niece, Carol,
William A. Nedoroscik is survived by his son, William; siblings, Carol
(Wayne), Chuck (Linda), Jim (Peggy), Ed (Sharon), Jean (Walter) and
Jackie; and nieces and nephews, Paula (Paul), Eddie, Kathy, Ed, Frank,
Samantha, Delene (John), Conrad, Walter, Tania, Richard, Tracy, Chuck,
John, Robert (Linda), Michelle, Justin, Melissa, R.J. and Josh; as well
as several great nieces and nephews; and

WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and

WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
William A. Nedoroscik demonstrated his love for his country and merits
forevermore, the highest respect of his State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended
and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and
for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend William A. Nedoroscik posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of William A. Nedoroscik.

J2126

Senate Resolution No. 2126

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING Anthony A. Maier posthumously upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition
by Rensselaer County at its Honor a Deceased Veteran
Ceremony on August 12, 2019

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York,
who have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this
country's freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace
in peace- time, deserve a special salute; and

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Anthony A. Maier posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony on Monday, August 12, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Born on September 2, 1924, Anthony "Andy" A. Maier was the
son of the late Frank Maier and Louise Schollhorn Maier; raised and
educated in Troy, New York, he was a graduate of Troy High School; and

WHEREAS, Anthony A. Maier proudly served his country as a member of
the United States Army during World War II, and as a member of the
United States Navy during the Korean War; and

WHEREAS, For his meritorious service, Anthony A. Maier was the
recipient of the American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern
Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal; and

WHEREAS, Anthony A. Maier and the former Helen Carroll were united
in marriage in Troy, New York in 1955, and together they raised two
sons; he was a self-employed and very gifted remodeling contractor in
the local community for 50 years; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Anthony A. Maier was a lifelong member of the Troy German
Hall Association, where he served as president and board member for many
years; he was also a founding member of the Brunswick Elks Club and a
member of the Lansingburgh Historical Society; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, he was a board member and former president of
the Lansingburgh Rotary Club, where he received the Paul Harris Fellow
Award, and board member of the Lansingburgh Boys & Girls Club, where he
received the Frank W. Kennedy Memorial Award in 2004; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to his fellow veterans, Anthony A. Maier was former
president and member of the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, Hudson
Valley Chapter; and

WHEREAS, Anthony A. Maier was a communicant of St. Augustine's
Church, where he served as an usher for several years; he was a truly
gentle soul loved by all who knew him and will be remembered for his
profound generosity; and

WHEREAS, Anthony A. Maier died on May 6, 2012, at the age of 87; he
is survived by his two sons, Stephen and Christopher (Elizabeth); three
grandchildren, Kristen, Thomas and Eric; two brothers, Paul and Ernest;
two sisters, Marie and Helen; and several nieces and nephews; he was
predeceased by two sisters, Frances and Dorothy; and

WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and

WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad,
Anthony A. Maier demonstrated his love for his country and merits
forevermore, the highest respect of his State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Our Nation's veterans deserve to be recognized, commended
and thanked by the people of the State of New York for their service and
for their dedication to their communities, their State and their Nation;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Anthony A. Maier posthumously upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Rensselaer County at its Honor a
Deceased Veteran Ceremony; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Anthony A. Maier.

J2125

Senate Resolution No. 2125

BY: Senator LITTLE

COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the Lake
Placid Horse Shows on June 30, 2019

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay
tribute to those establishments whose commitment and creative talents
contribute to recreational American tradition and the entertainment of
their community and the entire State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Lake Placid Horse Shows to be
celebrated at its Grand Prix of Lake Placid on Sunday, June 30, 2019;
and

WHEREAS, The Lake Placid Horse Shows, two of the nation's premier
Hunter and Show Jumping competitions, feature ten days of world-class
competition around the Fourth of July holiday; and

WHEREAS, For the past 50 years, the Lake Placid Horse Shows have
brought the nation's top show jumping horses and riders to the beautiful
Adirondacks and historic Olympic town of Lake Placid, New York; and

WHEREAS, After fabulous growth in the late 1970s, the shows overcame
much adversity in the mid-1980s, and today, Lake Placid is recognized as
one of the premier stops on the nation's hunter-jumper horse show
circuit; and

WHEREAS, Lake Placid's start as a horse show host came in the early
1930s, when the Lake Placid Riding Club sponsored gymkhanas, races and
summer meets; these early shows were elegant, highly competitive and the
social event of the celebrity calendar; and

WHEREAS, Lake Placid stopped hosting horse shows during World War
II, and did not host a horse show again until the summer of 1970, when
the first of the current version of the Lake Placid Horse Shows was
held; and

WHEREAS, This initial Token Horse Show was held as a preliminary
step towards accreditation with the American Horse Shows Association
(AHSA), and was hosted by the East Kiln Pony Club of Ausable Forks at
Ruth Newberry's farm; and

WHEREAS, The following year, with the help of her daughter, Jessica,
a three time Olympic dressage rider, Ruth Newberry approached the United
States Equestrian Team's top riders and asked them to come to Lake
Placid; and

WHEREAS, Personally telephoning Olympians Frank and Mary Chapot,
George Morris and Bill Steinkraus, Ruth Newberry convinced them, and
other noted riders, to bring what amounted to 145 of the best horses in
the country to the first official Lake Placid Horse Show; and

WHEREAS, Today, the Lake Placid Horse Shows boast a world-class
venue with state-of-the-art footing set in an unrivaled vacation-like
setting, making it a favorite stop for competitors and families alike;
top barns regularly include the Lake Placid Horse Shows as a featured
stop on their competition calendar; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, the Lake Placid Horse Shows have been
recognized by the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame as one of the
country's Top Ten Horse Shows; this year, the US Equestrian Federation
has designated the Lake Placid Horse Shows as an elite "USEF Heritage
Competition"; and

WHEREAS, The Lake Placid Horse Shows has created a show jumping
tradition which has attracted the attention and admiration of virtually
everyone in the show jumping world; it has truly earned its moniker of
"the best two weeks of a horseman's summer"; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
establishments 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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Lake Placid Horse Shows on June
30, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Lake Placid Horse Shows.

J2124

Senate Resolution No. 2124

BY: Senator JACOBS

COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of Jack Hunt
Coin Broker Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire
Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Jack Hunt Coin Broker Inc.; and

WHEREAS, For the last five decades, Jack Hunt Coin Broker has stayed
true to its mantra, "We know gold and silver"; this trusted refiner and
supplier for bullion and scrap precious metals has continually strived
to offer its wholesale and retail clientele the very best customer
service, and is truly committed to providing honest value in each and
every transaction; and

WHEREAS, Located in the 1894 Eberhardt Mansion, which is listed on
the National Register of Historic Places, Jack Hunt Coin Broker serves
Western New York and Southern Ontario customers who want to buy gold and
silver bullion and sell estates, coins, jewelry, sterling and
collectibles; and

WHEREAS, The company is a member of the Industry Council for
Tangible Assets, National Pawnbrokers Association and American
Numismatic Association, and future plans center on expansion and
continued tech development; and

WHEREAS, The success of Jack Hunt Coin Broker is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its CEO/President Scott Hunt, and his 12
full-time employees and two part-timers, 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 institution and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional business and its contributions to the
local and State economies, fully confident that it will continue to
enjoy the sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Jack Hunt Coin Broker Inc.; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Scott Hunt, CEO/President, Jack Hunt Coin Broker Inc.