Honor Howard W. Ganter

Senate Resolution No. 3376 BY: Senator RITCHIE HONORING Howard W. Ganter upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Israel A. Shapiro Award by the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Howard W. Ganter upon the occasion of his designation as the 66th recipient of the Israel A. Shapiro Award by the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its Annual Membership Dinner on Thursday, February 8 , 2018, in Watertown, New York; and WHEREAS, This particular honor is presented annually to an individual for his or her contributions to civic or social welfare activities; the award was established by Arnold L. Shapiro to honor the memory of his father, a longtime business leader in the Watertown community; a director of the Chamber at the time of his father's death in 1952, Mr. Shapiro sensed a need in Watertown for a symbolic annual recognition of exceptional leadership on behalf of the city; and WHEREAS, Howard W. Ganter recently celebrated his 39th anniversary with Jefferson Rehabilitation Center (JRC), where he has held various positions and currently serves as Executive Director; and WHEREAS, A not-for-profit corporation, JRC provides programs and services to hundreds of developmentally disabled children and adults in Jefferson County; and WHEREAS, Howard W. Ganter is a community minded, generous, compassionate, dedicated and selfless individual who is a true asset to the Watertown community, exemplifying what it means to be a community leader; and WHEREAS, In addition to his work with JRC, Howard W. Ganter is an active member of the Watertown Noon Rotary Club, has worked with 1 World Foundation which sent supplies and clinical support to hurricane victims, and served as Glen Park Councilman for 20 years; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when a person of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention it is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Howard W. Ganter upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Israel A. Shapiro Award by the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Howard W. Ganter.