Honor Joe Mirabito Award

Senate Resolution No. 1075 BY: Senator AKSHAR HONORING Joe Mirabito upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Broome County Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award by the Baden-Powell Council, Boy Scouts of America WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of service to their community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joe Mirabito upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Broome County Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award by the Baden-Powell Council, Boy Scouts of America, to be celebrated with an Award Dinner on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at The McKinley, Endicott, New York; and WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Joe Mirabito has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to both his community and profession and consequently has been designated for this most prestigious honor; and WHEREAS, President and CEO of Mirabito Energy Products, Joe Mirabito is the third generation to lead the family business; and WHEREAS, Joe Mirabito graduated from LeMoyne College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Joe Mirabito currently serves as a Board Member of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, a Board Member of The Agency of Broome County, Director for Corning Natural Gas and an advisory Board Member of Central NY Region of Community Bank; and WHEREAS, Joe Mirabito is a past President of the Empire State Petroleum Association (ESPA), as well as a member of the Petroleum Marketers Association of America (PMAA) and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS); and WHEREAS, Furthermore, he is past Chairman of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, past President of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, past Director of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, and past Director of the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Joe Mirabito is the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the 2010 Carl Tripi Award from NYACS for his "low-profile, high impact" approach to making a difference in the convenience store industry; he also received the 2008 LeMoyne College Frank Fernandez Business Leader of the Year Award; and WHEREAS, A resident of Binghamton, New York, Joe Mirabito enjoys spending time with his family, cheering on his children and grandchildren's sports and activities, attending Binghamton University basketball games, entertaining at his home for family and friends, and supporting the Mirabito Family Philanthropy; and WHEREAS, Joe Mirabito guides his family and business by following the life advice and leadership of his late father, Tom Mirabito Sr.; he is truly committed to the continuity of family values, which steers him in business deliberations and decisions; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Joe Mirabito has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Joe Mirabito upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Broome County Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award by the Baden-Powell Council, Boy Scouts of America; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joe Mirabito.