Honor Brian Barr's Service

Senate Resolution No. 3753 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING W. Brian Barr, AFSC for his many years of distinguished service to the Rotary Club of Albany and his community on March 7, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend W. Brian Barr, AFSC for his many years of distinguished service to the Rotary Club of Albany and his community, to be celebrated at a special event on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, in Klimek Hall, at American Legion Post No. 1520, in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, W. Brian Barr has faithfully served the Rotary Club of Albany, leading the Club in living up to its mission, Service Above Self; and WHEREAS, A former President of Rotary Club of Albany, W. Brian Barr founded Youth Recognition Day 34 years ago to honor children in local residential schools for their achievements; the students are selected by their teachers and staff at six Albany residential schools: Community Maternity Services, Equinox, La Salle School, Parsons Child & Family Services, St. Anne Institute, and St. Catherine's Center for Children; and WHEREAS, In addition to his valuable work with Rotary Club of Albany, W. Brian Barr serves his community in numerous other capacities such as Director of Clinical and Community Services at La Salle School, President of Senior Hope Counseling, Inc. Board of Directors, Instructor/Supervisor of Dale Carnegie & Associates, Associate Commissioner for Office of Children & Family Services, an Affiliated Brother of the Christian Schools, and a vital member of the Project Alert Task Force; and WHEREAS, This remarkable man also serves on the Board of Directors of Senior Hope Foundation, Inc., Albany County Community Services, and the United Way Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his community, W. Brian Barr was the recipient of the prestigious Jefferson Public Service Award in an effort to make his community a better place to live and work; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, W. Brian Barr received Rotary's Paul Harris Award for his unwavering support and substantial contributions to the Rotary Club of Albany and his community; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend W. Brian Barr, AFSC for his many years of distinguished service to the Rotary Club of Albany and his community on March 7, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to W. Brian Barr, AFSC.