Honor Joel Maxson Award

Senate Resolution No. 5119 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Joel Maxson upon the occasion of being named a Character Coach of the Year by the Town of Hamburg WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize those extraordinary individuals who have made contributions to the success and progress of society in the course of their life's work; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joel Maxson upon the occasion of being named a Character Coach of the Year by the Town of Hamburg, to be celebrated at its 30th Annual Youth Bureau Service Awards & Recognition Banquet at Michael's Catering and Banquets, Hamburg, New York; and WHEREAS, The Town of Hamburg Youth Bureau is a branch of the Department of Youth, Recreation and Senior Services (YRSS); and WHEREAS, Joel Maxson will receive this auspicious award in recognition and appreciation of his sports-related service and for being a positive role model who leads by example and demonstrates fairness and sportsmanship; and WHEREAS, Called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors, Joel Maxson has always given of himself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Joel Maxson 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 Joel Maxson has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the compassion of individuals such as Joel Maxson who uphold the values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize the best of humanity; 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 Joel Maxson, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Joel Maxson upon the occasion of being named a Character Coach of the Year by the Town of Hamburg; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joel Maxson.