Honor Julio Garaicoechea Award

Senate Resolution No. 5174 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Julio Garaicoechea 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 Julio Garaicoechea upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and WHEREAS, Julio Garaicoechea 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, Upon graduating from Eldred Central School, Julio Garaicoechea attended Hunter College, eventually earning a master's degree in economics in 2012; and WHEREAS, After six years of living in New York City, Julio Garaicoechea returned to his hometown in the Catskills, and began working as the business manager for NACL Theatre in Highland Lake, New York; and WHEREAS, Julio Garaicoechea also serves as President of the NACL Board; in this capacity, he works with his fellow board members to help develop programming and overall themes for the theatre; and WHEREAS, In addition to his work with NACL Theatre, Julio Garaicoechea holds the title of Project Manager for Sullivan County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) which diligently works to promote economic welfare, recreation opportunities, prevent unemployment and economic deterioration, ensure the prosperity of Sullivan County's inhabitants, and promote tourism and trade; and WHEREAS, Julio Garaicoechea takes great pride in his work and truly enjoys serving as a resource for people, and being a part of policy making which affects the citizens of Sullivan County; 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 Julio Garaicoechea 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 Julio Garaicoechea.