Honor Darrell Manely

Senate Resolution No. 2028 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Darrell Manely 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 Darrell Manely 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, Born in Malone, New York, Darrell Manely graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in 1955, and married his high school sweetheart, Mildred Bardore; and WHEREAS, An entrepreneur of numerous ventures, Darrell Manely owned a fleet of ice cream trucks, sold farm equipment and owned his own trucking company; 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, Dedicated to his community, Darrell Manely has provided transportation to many residents of Malone; he has driven ill children to Ohio and Vermont to obtain specialized medical care and often drives older adults and those with disabilities for hours so they have access to critical medical services and supports; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Darrell Manely has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife Mildred, their seven children, 21 grandchildren, and 12 great-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 Darrell Manely has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, Darrell Manely, 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 Darrell Manely 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 Darrell Manely.