Honor Jack Simons Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1417 BY: Senator METZGER COMMENDING Jack Simons upon the occasion of his induction into the Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame on June 28, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those distinguished citizens who devote their time and energies to the service of their community and profession, participating in civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all citizens; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Jack Simons upon the occasion of his induction into the Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame to be celebrated with an evening reception on Friday, June 28, 2019, at Liberty High School, Liberty, New York; and WHEREAS, The Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame was created by the Board of Education as a way to honor and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the graduates of the school district and the daughters and sons of its community; and WHEREAS, Jack Simons 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, A member of the Class of 1951, Jack Simons valiantly served his country in Korea, and was subsequently awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and the Purple Heart; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his military service, Jack Simons was employed by the United States Post Office in Liberty for 12 years, before working for Prudential Insurance Company for 22 years; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unremitting commitment to his community, Jack Simons was a former Liberty Town Supervisor and President of the Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, In addition to this prestigious recognition, Jack Simons was named the 1998 Veterans of Foreign War's Citizen of the Year and the

2001 Greater Liberty Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Jack Simons 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 Jack Simons 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 Jack Simons, 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 commend Jack Simons upon the occasion of his induction into the Liberty Central School District Wall of Fame on June 28, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jack Simons.