Honor Bob Lefferts Hall Induction

Senate Resolution No. 4754 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Bob Lefferts upon the occasion of his induction into the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame on October 8, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those distinguished citizens who devote their time and energies to the service of their community and profession, participating in civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all citizens; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Bob Lefferts upon the occasion of his induction into the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame, celebrated at the 8th Annual Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Erie Trackside Manor in Port Jervis, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have achieved personal success and have made a significant contribution to society, serving as role models to inspire current and future generations of Port Jervis students; Bob Lefferts is truly deserving of this great honor; and WHEREAS, A member of the Class of 1959, Bob Lefferts served as his Senior Class President, and was an exceptional athlete, lettering in golf, basketball and baseball; he was also named to the Duso League First Team in Golf; and WHEREAS, After graduating, Bob Lefferts proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army with the rank of 3rd Class Yeoman; he was assigned to work in the Pentagon under former President John F. Kennedy, leaving his position three days before the President's tragic assassination; and WHEREAS, Bob Lefferts then returned to his roots and became a Golf Coach for Pensacola Junior College; he was also a vital member of the Boards of both the Ohio Golf Association and the Greater Pensacola Golf Association; and WHEREAS, Devoted to the sport, Bob Lefferts volunteered his time and energy to promoting golf by becoming a Volunteer Golf Rules Official for the NCAA Golf Championship at Ohio State University, the Northern Ohio Golf Association, the Orange Bowl Junior Golf Championship and the USGA Open Section Qualifier; and WHEREAS, In addition to his role as Owner and President of Bob Lefferts Marketing, Bob Lefferts is the Founder/Chairman of the Board of the Port Jervis High School Tournament Association, a charity which awards financial assistance to college students who were members of the Port Jervis High School or Delaware Valley High School Golf Team; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and community service, a period of constructive involvement, Bob Lefferts has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those individuals who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and demonstrated 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 congratulate Bob Lefferts upon the occasion of his induction into the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame on October 8, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Bob Lefferts.