Honor Ronald Bucciero’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 1199 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Ronald Bucciero upon the occasion of his retirement after 33 years of distinguished service to the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority 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, For the past 33 years, Ronald Bucciero rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Centro); and WHEREAS, On October 4, 1983, Ronald Bucciero began his long and distinguished career as a bus driver with Centro; through the years, he rose through the ranks holding several positions including Dispatcher, Road Inspector, Director of Operations, and Generation Manger of UTA; on

2017; and WHEREAS, Through Ronald Bucciero's tireless efforts, Centro is a strong supporter of the public and first responders of both the Utica and Rome Fire Department and Police Departments; Centro of Oneida is always available to provide services for the protection of the responders during disasters and when large scale evacuations are needed; and WHEREAS, Under Ronald Bucciero's luminous leadership, Centro of Oneida has supported and served numerous community organizations such as VFW Post 229 during Veterans Day and July 4th events; and WHEREAS, In addition to his work with Centro, Ronald Bucciero has been a vital member of many local Boards of Directors including the Cosmopolitan Center, Handicapped People of the Mohawk Valley, and Elderlife - Parkway Community Center, where he has volunteered his time and energy for over 20 years; and WHEREAS, A true public servant, Ronald Bucciero is a member of the Kiwanis Club and is a past board member of the Chamber of Commerce and serves as the Chairperson of the United Way Senior Service Program Committee; and WHEREAS, In his capacity as a bus driver and manager, Ronald Bucciero served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and WHEREAS, In his official acts, Ronald Bucciero was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and WHEREAS, During his tenure with Centro, Ronald Bucciero earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Ronald Bucciero upon the occasion of his retirement after 33 years of distinguished service to the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority, 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 Ronald Bucciero.