Honor Dennis Money Award

January 19, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dennis Money upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year 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, Dennis Money 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, A tireless advocate for preserving and protecting the wildlife in the Finger Lakes Region, Dennis Money is most renowned for his efforts to save, protect and promote the famous White Deer of Seneca County; and WHEREAS, Steadfast in his mission, Dennis Money has helped garner international media attention for the Finger Lakes Region and its White Deer population; and WHEREAS, Dennis Money was instrumental in the establishment of Seneca White Deer, an organization which has worked to create an economic development opportunity at the former Seneca Army Depot; and WHEREAS, In 2017, after years of unwavering commitment, Dennis Money brokered an agreement and secured significant funds to make the once-distant dream of offering tours of the Depot and White Deer, a reality; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Dennis Money has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Dennis Money has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Dennis Money, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Dennis Money upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year 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 Dennis Money.