Honor Pete DeVantier Jr.

Senate Resolution No. 5172 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Pete DeVantier Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those young adults within the great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role models for their peers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Pete DeVantier Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and WHEREAS, Pete DeVantier Jr. was selected for this esteemed honor in recognition of his hard work, ambition, and creativity, as well as for his profound impact in and around the community of Sullivan County; and WHEREAS, Since the age of 14, Pete DeVantier Jr., who is more commonly known as JR, has been working beside his father and grandmother at their local family-run business, the Roscoe Lumber Yard; and WHEREAS, A 1995 graduate of Roscoe Central School, Pete DeVantier Jr. has been with the company for 24 years, and currently serves as co-owner and president alongside his mother; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Pete DeVantier Jr., the Roscoe Lumber Yard not only provides customers each day with home improvement and building supplies such as hardware, siding and decking, but also flooring, painting supplies, plumbing, cleaning supplies, decorative interiors and much more, both for the construction as well as the maintenance of one's home or office; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Pete DeVantier Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Pete DeVantier Jr.