Honor Chris Schmidt Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 4552 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Chris Schmidt upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sullivan County Democrat 2018 Men at Work Edition WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Chris Schmidt has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special recognition; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Chris Schmidt upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sullivan County Democrat 2018 Men at Work Edition; and WHEREAS, A resident of Liberty, New York, Chris Schmidt attended Monticello High School and graduated from Western New England College in

1999; and WHEREAS, For 28 years, Chris Schmidt has worked in various capacities for the family business; he mainly works for Schmidt's Wholesale, Inc. but also deals with Schmidt's Rentals, Catskill Property Management, and Samuel's Sports Bar in Massachusetts; and WHEREAS, Chris Schmidt is a vital member of the Boards of both the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Development, and assists with the Monticello High School Academy of Finance; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and community service, a period of constructive involvement, Chris Schmidt has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, When he is not working or helping someone, Chris Schmidt loves to spend time with his family and friends; he also enjoys crossfit training, and during the fall, he can often be found outdoors hunting; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Lisa, their daughter, Megan, and his father, Gary, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, 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 Chris Schmidt upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Sullivan County Democrat 2018 Men at Work Edition; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Chris Schmidt.