Honor Dave DeMarco's Service

Senate Resolution No. 2017 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Dave DeMarco upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 9, 2017 WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dave DeMarco upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Older New Yorkers' Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the Hart Theatre Lounge in the Egg, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during National Older Americans Month; and WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape our Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our freedoms and values to ensure that those who come after them may have better lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more visible and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of New York State, Dave DeMarco currently resides in the town of Waterford, New York, with his wife Mary Rose; the two were high school sweethearts and will be celebrating their 39th Wedding Anniversary in 2017; and WHEREAS, During his illustrious career, Dave DeMarco worked for SUNY Central as Assistant Vice Chancellor for 35 years; his numerous responsibilities included overseeing the budget, human resources, and the University Police; and WHEREAS, This esteemed man 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, As a volunteer for Saratoga County Office for the Aging, Dave DeMarco is a transportation assistant and a health insurance counselor; he is always willing to drive people to medical appointments in and around the county, taking on the hardest, longest, and least desirable trips; and WHEREAS, Dave DeMarco also makes a huge difference in people's lives by assisting them in navigating complicated insurance policies; he finds great satisfaction by helping those people better understand their options and alleviating their concerns; and WHEREAS, In addition, Dave DeMarco is President of the Friends of Peebles Island State Park; in this capacity, he hopes to make the gorgeous natural landmark an even better place for people in the Capital Region to enjoy; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Dave DeMarco has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife Mary Rose, their three children and two grandchildren, who have all shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Dave DeMarco has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, Dave DeMarco, a very active and industrious man, has inspired and enriched the lives of those he serves through his volunteerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of experiencing life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Dave DeMarco upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 9, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dave DeMarco.