Honor Local Youth Worker

Senate Resolution No. 911 BY: Senator RANZENHOFER HONORING Dennis Bartholomew upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Adult Youth Worker Award by the Genesee County & Batavia Youth Boards 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 Dennis Bartholomew upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Adult Youth Worker Award by the Genesee County & Batavia Youth Boards, to be celebrated at its Youth Recognition Banquet on Thursday,

March 30, 2017, at Terry Hills Restaurant & Banquet Facility, Batavia, New York; and WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, As a knowledgeable and highly skilled youth worker, Dennis Bartholomew provides security and a sense of reliability to the children he works with through the Department of Social Services; and WHEREAS, Dennis Bartholomew's hard work and professional quiet manner of counseling have left a profound impact on his students; he has given tirelessly of his time, skill and enthusiasm to improving the quality of life of the children with whom he works; and WHEREAS, Readily available when called upon, Dennis Bartholomew truly goes above and beyond to empower his students to achieve their maximum potential while becoming socially responsible citizens; he uses nature as a therapeutic outlet, often taking his students hiking, swimming or adventuring somewhere they otherwise may not experience; and WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Dennis Bartholomew has continuously shown a clear understanding of the breadth of his role in shaping the futures of the children entrusted to his care; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Dennis Bartholomew 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 Dennis Bartholomew, 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 Dennis Bartholomew upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Adult Youth Worker Award by the Genesee County & Batavia Youth Boards; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dennis Bartholomew.