Honor Harold Jones’ Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1112 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Harold Jones upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award by New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay just tribute to those citizens who embody the true American spirit, demonstrating personal courage and determination; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Harold Jones upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award by New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc.; and WHEREAS, The Annual Joslin Awards Program of the New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) respectfully acknowledges individuals in New York communities who strengthen the Preferred Source Program through jobs well done; and WHEREAS, Harold Jones is an independent, energetic gentleman with a friendly heart, and a kind personality; he is a great role model to others and is always trying to cheer people up and make them happy; and WHEREAS, Consistently demonstrating an outstanding job performance, Harold Jones is a valued member of Access: Supports for Living in Middletown/Orange County; through hard work and determination, he has learned many new skills, and subsequently, is employed full-time as a restroom specialist; and WHEREAS, Harold Jones also works in building security; he assigns keys and identification badges at the beginning of each shift, and collects and secures them at the end; while he mostly works as part of a team, he maintains one building on his own; and WHEREAS, Harold Jones has been a great asset to his supervisor and always maintains a very positive attitude towards his co-workers, building occupants, and customers; and WHEREAS, This exemplary man has developed various workplace skills, including an eagerness to learn, dedication to quality work, self-confidence, determination, and teamwork qualities; he has worked tremendously hard to succeed and improve his employment skills, and is thrilled to have prospective job opportunities on the horizon; and WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and responsibilities, Harold Jones' ongoing efforts and notable achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in his community; and WHEREAS, When he is not working, Harold Jones enjoys talking on his cell phone and going to the movies; he takes great pride in his independence and likes to pay his own bills; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such enduring courage and accomplishment are brought to our attention, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individuals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Harold Jones upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award by New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc., 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 Harold Jones.