Honor David DeCancio Award

26, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor David DeCancio upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community Spirit Award by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce to be celebrated at its Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Normanside Country Club in Delmar, New York; and WHEREAS, Established in 1957, the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce works on a local and regional level to advance economic development and foster a positive business environment; it offers resources for residents, businesses, recreation and relocation in Bethlehem, New York, and the surrounding region; and WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, David DeCancio has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and profession and consequently has been selected for this most prestigious honor; and WHEREAS, A Deputy Director for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services, David DeCancio was featured in Capital News' "Rising Stars: 40 under 40-Albany's Next Generation of Political Leaders"; and WHEREAS, In addition to his work in Albany, New York, David DeCancio is a devoted and active member of his Bethlehem community; he is a Eucharistic Minister at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, and serves on Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited Board and the Advisory Board for Bethlehem School District Community Budget "Think Tank"; and WHEREAS, A sports fan, David DeCancio is involved with Bethlehem Pop Warner and is a volunteer soccer and lacrosse coach with the Bethlehem Central School District; and WHEREAS, David DeCancio established and organized the Adopt-a-Highway Project on Route 32 and was a member of the Advisory Board for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program and the Town of Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals for seven years; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, David DeCancio 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 David DeCancio has displayed throughout his life; 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 David DeCancio upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community Spirit Award by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to David DeCancio.