Honor Michael Nozzolio Award

January 19, 2018 WHEREAS, It is appropriate and fitting to duly recognize and commend those individuals of high purpose and dedicated service who have devoted their life and career to serving the workings of State government; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Michael Nozzolio upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner Meeting on Friday, January 19, 2018, at Club 86, Geneva, New York; and WHEREAS, Michael Nozzolio, who served as a New York State Senator, has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, Known as the Senator of the Finger Lakes, Michael Nozzolio spent his 34-year legislative career tirelessly supporting his constituents with disabilities, veterans and senior citizens, while also promoting education, health care and environmental research; and WHEREAS, During his illustrious tenure, Michael Nozzolio was instrumental in the establishment of the Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery and an increase in funding for the public schools in his district; in addition, he assisted with funding for Auburn Community Hospital, Finger Lakes Health, and the Seneca Falls Public Library; and WHEREAS, Michael Nozzolio also assisted with the creation of the Finger Lakes Institute for Food Safety at Cornell, and has been a leader in the retention and recruitment of important job producing businesses in the Finger Lakes; and WHEREAS, While serving as an elected official, Michael Nozzolio continuously went above and beyond his job description to better the lives of his constituents and the community-at-large; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering dedication to the community, Michael Nozzolio is currently leading the Finger Lakes Initiative for Economic Development; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Michael Nozzolio has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, Every citizen in New York State has most certainly benefited, in one way or another, from the deep dedication, intelligence and passion that State Senator Michael Nozzolio brought to his work as a legislator and public policy maker; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Michael Nozzolio upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce on January 19, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Michael Nozzolio.