Honor Darrin Raynor Award

Senate Resolution No. 5178 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Darrin Raynor 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 Darrin Raynor upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of a Young Professionals Award by the Sullivan County Democrat; and WHEREAS, Darrin Raynor 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, A graduate of Monticello High School, Darrin Raynor began his career working for non-profit organizations such as Sullivan ARC, New Hope Community and the Delaware Valley Job Corps; he then transitioned to government administration; and WHEREAS, For over a year, Darrin Raynor has served as Deputy Commissioner of Management and Budget for the Sullivan County Legislature; and WHEREAS, Darrin Raynor soon became the Employee Coordinator for the County's Wellness Committee; in this capacity, he works with his team to encourage others to lead healthier and more productive lives; under his luminous leadership, the Wellness Committee has partnered with local organizations to arrange walking groups and other active events on the weekends; and WHEREAS, Darrin Raynor also helped organize Know your Numbers with the American Heart Association to offer basic testing services to county employees, who are also taught how to keep track of their cholesterol, weight and blood sugar levels; and WHEREAS, When he is not working or helping someone, Darrin Raynor enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it is coaching AYSO Soccer or Little League Baseball, or playing in a golf league; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, and their three sons, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 Darrin Raynor 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 Darrin Raynor.