Honor Carl Griffith Award

June 2, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend the leaders of commerce and industry whose accomplishments contribute to the economic health and prosperity of the communities of the State of New York and individuals whose purposeful endeavors, as involved members of the community, enhance the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Carl Griffith upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Citizen of the Years Award by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 2, 2017, at the Sidney Elks Club in Sidney, New York; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Village of Walton, New York, Carl Griffith moved to Sidney in 1973 to practice law with Paul Eaton; together, they formed the law firm, Eaton and Griffith; and WHEREAS, A graduate of University of Rochester and University of Buffalo Law School, Carl Griffith represented the Sidney School District for approximately 20 years; he has also worked with the Village of Sidney Industrial Development Agency and served as a law guardian in Delaware County Family Court; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Carl Griffith is a member and former president of the Delaware County Bar Association and a member of the New York State Bar Association; additionally, he is a past president and member of the Sidney Rotary Club and former trustee and secretary of The Hospital; he was also a former director of the Greater Sidney Development Corporation and the Sidney Community Foundation; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ann, their son, Dan, and daughter, Alison, who have all shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Carl Griffith upon the occasion of his designation by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of its 2017 Citizen of the Years Award on June 2, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Carl Griffith.