Honor John Schuppenhauer Award

Senate Resolution No. 3402 BY: Senator HELMING CONGRATULATING The Honorable John A. Schuppenhauer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Mr. Canandaigua Award by the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the great State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good works of those civic-minded community members who dedicate their lives and careers to the service of others; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate The Honorable John A. Schuppenhauer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Mr. Canandaigua Award by the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its 108th Annual Dinner and Membership Meeting on Friday, February 2, 2018, at Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, New York; and WHEREAS, For 108 years, the Canandaigua Area Chamber of Commerce has been a leader in its community; by contributing to business and community development, the Chamber strives to make sure that Canandaigua remains "the Chosen Spot", the ideal place to live, work and play; and WHEREAS, Each year the Chamber of Commerce honors a citizen for outstanding service to the residents of Canandaigua; candidates for this award have demonstrated service to the greater community or its people, over and above what can be expected of one person, in the course of everyday living, without or with very little compensation; and WHEREAS, Known for his generosity, commitment, and passion, Judge John A. Schuppenhauer truly embodies the epitome of Mr. Canandaigua; a truly humble man, he has graciously donated hundreds of hours of pro bono work to those boards upon which he has served, as well as to many individuals who were unable to pay for his services; and WHEREAS, Judge John A. Schuppenhauer, affectionately known as Jack, has been described as a tireless servant of his community; this indomitable gentleman has spent a lifetime volunteering his time and energy for numerous community organizations including the Ontario County ARC, Ontario County Chapter American Heart Association, Canandaigua Kiwanis Club, Canandaigua Kiwanis Foundation, Board of Trustees of Sonnenberg Gardens, and NYSARC, Inc., as well as Ontario County Pretrial Release Service; and WHEREAS, In addition, Judge Jack A. Schuppenhauer serves as an Elder at Shortsville Presbyterian Church and is a parishioner at Congregational Church; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his community, Judge Jack A. Schuppenhauer has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades such as the Ontario ARC Volunteer of the Year, and the Merit Award for Development by the American Heart Association; he was also named Kiwanian of the Year, and was honored with both the New York State Kiwanis Foundation Hixon and New York Kiwanis District Anthony Kaiser Fellowship Awards; and WHEREAS, A native of Canandaigua, Judge Jack A. Schuppenhauer attended Canandaigua Senior Academy; after graduating, he earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Ohio State University; and WHEREAS, Judge Jack A. Schuppenhauer furthered his education by obtaining his Master of Public Administration from Northeastern University, and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law; and WHEREAS, Admitted to practice in the states of Ohio and New York, Judge Jack A. Schuppenhauer has served on several courts including Federal District Court - Western District of New York, Supreme Court of the United States, United States Court of Appeals, New York Court of Appeals, and Canandaigua City Court; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his profession, Judge Jack A. Schuppenhauer is a vital member of the Ontario County Bar Association, American Trial Lawyer's Association, New York State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and New York State City Court Judges Association; and WHEREAS, Since July 1, 2012, Judge Jack A. Schuppenhauer has served in the private sector as a partner in the firm of Chamberlain D'Amanda; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his loving wife, Betsy, and their two daughters, Erika and Hilary, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, A singular asset to all of the citizens he has served in the community of the State of New York, Judge Jack A. Schuppenhauer's life and career are a portrait of preeminence in public service, and present a role model for all who aspire to a career in public service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend The Honorable John A. Schuppenhauer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Mr. Canandaigua Award by the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable John A. Schuppenhauer.