Honor John McFall, Jr.

April 25, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John McFall, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Michael J. Dundon Service to Youth Award by the Town of Hamburg, to be celebrated at its 29th Annual Youth Bureau Service Awards and Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Michael's Banquet Facility in Hamburg, New York; and WHEREAS, This award recognizes an employee who best exemplifies the service of the late Michael J. Dundon, a longtime Executive Director of the Youth Bureau who exhibited the highest degree of professionalism and dedication to his work, and clearly went above and beyond his job description to support the young people of Hamburg; John McFall, Jr. is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and WHEREAS, John McFall, Jr. has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Throughout his many years of community service, a period of constructive involvement, John McFall, Jr. has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which John McFall, Jr. has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 John McFall, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Michael J. Dundon Service to Youth Award by the Town of Hamburg; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to John McFall, Jr.