Honor Perry Meltzer's Service

Senate Resolution No. 3340 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Perry Meltzer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Legion of Honor Award for 40 years of distinguished service to the Kiwanis Club of Monticello WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention to the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Perry Meltzer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Legion of Honor Award for 40 years of distinguished service to the Kiwanis Club of Monticello observed with a celebration at the Blue Horizon Restaurant and Diner, in Monticello, New York; and WHEREAS, The esteemed Legion of Honor Award is bestowed upon individuals who have served in Kiwanis for 25 years or more; these extraordinary volunteers truly deserve recognition and respect for helping to make Kiwanis the great organization it is today; and WHEREAS, Volunteerism is an essential element of all societies; it provides a way in which the human values of community, caring and serving can be sustained and strengthened; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Perry Meltzer 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 Perry Meltzer has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, Volunteerism promotes family and community solidarity; most importantly, people who volunteer their time in civic and charitable endeavors inspire others to the call of volunteerism; Perry Meltzer is one such individual; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Perry Meltzer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Legion of Honor Award for 40 years of distinguished service to the Kiwanis Club of Monticello; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Perry Meltzer.