Honor Doyle Marquart's Service

Senate Resolution No. 398 BY: Senator HELMING HONORING Doyle L. Marquart upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce on January 27, 2017 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 Doyle L. Marquart upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Friday, January 27, 2017, at Ventosa Vineyards, Geneva, New York; and WHEREAS, The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated involvement in the community and in the growth of Seneca County; and WHEREAS, Doyle L. Marquart 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 resident of Waterloo, New York, Doyle L. Marquart graduated from Waterloo High School in 1965; and WHEREAS, Enlisting in the United States Army one month after graduating, Doyle L. Marquart valiantly served two tours in Vietnam with the Intelligence Army Security Agency and was awarded the Bronze Star; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, Doyle L. Marquart went on to earn an Associate's degree from Finger Lakes Community College as well as a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from RIT in 1979; and WHEREAS, Doyle L. Marquart began his career in law enforcement with the Seneca County Sheriff's Office in 1970; he became Chief of the Waterloo Police Department in 1978 and continued in this esteemed position for 38 years until his recent retirement; and WHEREAS, In addition, Doyle L. Marquart has served as an Adjunct Professor at Finger Lakes Community College for more than 25 years; and WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Doyle L. Marquart has given tirelessly of his time and energies to such organizations as the Waterloo VFW and American Legion, the Celebrate Commemorate Committee, Seneca County Victim Impact Panel, Substance Abuse Committee and Drug Quiz Program, the Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy, and the New York State Police Chiefs Association; and WHEREAS, Doyle L. Marquart is also a member of the Waterloo Fire Department and Safe Harbors Board of Directors; he is past chair of Seneca County Stop DWI, Seneca County Traffic Safety Board & Criminal Justice, as well as a founding member of the North Seneca Ambulance; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Doyle L. Marquart has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jean, and their four children, Les, Lee, Lori and Lisa, as well as eight grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 Doyle L. Marquart, that future generations may know and appreciate their admirable character, their many benevolent deeds, and their respect and esteem in which they are held by their peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Doyle L. Marquart upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce on January 27, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Doyle L. Marquart.