Honor Jon Jon Thomas

Senate Resolution No. 1562 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Jon Jon Thomas upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sullivan County Democrat 2017 Men at Work Edition WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Jon Jon Thomas has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special recognition; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jon Jon Thomas upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sullivan County Democrat 2017 Men at Work Edition; and WHEREAS, A resident of Swan Lake, New York, Jon Jon Thomas has served as the Farming Coordinator for New Hope Community for the past two years, prior to which he served as Greenhouse Coordinator for nine years; and WHEREAS, Jon Jon Thomas graduated from Huntington Beach High School before becoming permaculture certified through the Permaculture Institute; he is also a certified Master Gardener through Cornell Cooperative Extension; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and community service, a period of constructive involvement, Jon Jon Thomas has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his two daughters, both of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and 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; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jon Jon Thomas upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sullivan County Democrat 2017 Men at Work Edition; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jon Jon Thomas.