Honor Gerald Mazurkiewicz Service

Senate Resolution No. 5711 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Gerald Mazurkiewicz upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Service Award by Leadership Buffalo WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gerald Mazurkiewicz upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Service Award by Leadership Buffalo, to be celebrated at its Values Awards Luncheon; and WHEREAS, The Value Awards Luncheon is Leadership Buffalo's annual signature even honoring leaders in the community who embody one of this vital organization's four core values of Service, Inclusion, Diversity and Openness to Change; Gerald Mazurkiewicz is one such individual; and WHEREAS, Gerald "Jerry" Mazurkiewicz of Dopkins & Company has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, The success of Dopkins & Company is in direct correlation to the efforts of Gerald Mazurkiewicz, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Gerald Mazurkiewicz 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 Gerald Mazurkiewicz has displayed throughout his life; 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 Gerald Mazurkiewicz, 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 Gerald Mazurkiewicz upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Service Award by Leadership Buffalo; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gerald Mazurkiewicz.