Honor Sam Chiappone's Service

Senate Resolution No. 1758 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Sam Chiappone 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, Sam Chiappone 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 Sam Chiappone 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, Sam Chiappone 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, As Co-Facilitator of the Little Italy Quality of Life Committee, Sam Chiappone leads the group on developing a strategy for the revitalization of the Little Italy Neighborhood; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Sam Chiappone is an active member of the ICC and CRAB Club Veterans Post No. 1954; he also organized the 11th Ward World War II Veterans Memorial Committee which maintains three sites in South Central Troy, and has worked with Capital Roots in organizing and maintaining the Ida Street Community Garden; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, this summer Sam Chiappone will be starting his 40th year of service at RPI as the Director of Manufacturing Innovation for the School of Engineering; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Sam Chiappone 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 Sam Chiappone 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 Sam Chiappone, 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 Sam Chiappone 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 Sam Chiappone.