Honor Julian Dawson Award

Senate Resolution No. 1819 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Julian Dawson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young adults within the great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role models for their peers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Julian Dawson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and WHEREAS, Julian Dawson was selected for this esteemed honor in recognition of his hard work, ambition, and creativity, as well as for his profound impact in and around the community of Sullivan County; and WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Julie or JuJu, Julian Dawson was born and raised in Monticello, New York, and cites his parents as his main inspiration; his father, Edward, and his late mother, Julia, instilled in him the value of productivity; and WHEREAS, A 1999 graduate of Monticello High School, Julian Dawson received his Associate's degree in Liberal Arts from SUNY Sullivan in December of 2002; he then worked as the Counselor and Director of the Town of Thompson Summer Camp, and as a sales associate at a Bass Outlet Store and the Monticello Boob Tube; and WHEREAS, Julian Dawson is currently the Chief Professional Officer of the United Way of Sullivan County, an organization he has served for

15 years and a title he has held for more than two years; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Julian Dawson acts as a Board Member for the CACHE Agency in Liberty, Board Commissioner for the Monticello Housing Authority, and a volunteer instructor for the Village of Monticello; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Julian Dawson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Julian Dawson.