Honor Willie June for Service

Senate Resolution No. 1757 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Willie June upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the CYO Troy Youth Association, Inc. on June 6, 2019 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, Willie June has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Willie June upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the CYO Troy Youth Association, Inc. to be celebrated at its 15th Annual William J. Pascarell Person of the Year Event on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the Italian Community Center, Troy, New York; and WHEREAS, Willie June 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, Actively involved with the CYO basketball program for 30 years, Willie June is a long time respected official who has dedicated his talents to this vital program, working with the youth not only on the court, but in clinics for those who wanted to aspire to be better adults; and WHEREAS, Willie June, who will be retiring this year, is a true reflection of the CYO Troy Youth Association's mission of developing youth into responsible adults; he has positively impacted the lives of countless local youth and will be missed by all those lucky enough to have worked with him; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Willie June 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 Willie June 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 Willie June, 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 Willie June upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the CYO Troy Youth Association, Inc. on June 6, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Willie June.