Honor Highway Chiefs’ Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 1835 BY: Senator KENNEDY COMMEMORATING the 90th Anniversary of the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc. WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished institutions which devote their energies and purpose in service to the community, participating in civic affairs and adding to 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 commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc. at its Annual Conference from September 17-20, 2019, at the Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon, New York; and WHEREAS, Through this year's theme, "Building for the Future," the conference will provide high quality educational and professional development workshops as well as networking opportunities with other municipal leaders and associate members; and WHEREAS, The New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc. (NYSAOTSOH) is the state's largest transportation association representing highway superintendents in 932 towns which are responsible for local highways, bridges and culverts; and WHEREAS, The 1,100 members of this vital organization are responsible for maintaining over 67 percent of New York's roads; and WHEREAS, NYSAOTSOH is led by an 18-member volunteer Executive Committee, from towns spread out throughout the state, and of various sizes and populations; and WHEREAS, For nine decades, NYSAOTSOH has stayed true to its mission, acting as a medium of instruction in highway construction and maintenance; ensuring better and safer highways; providing efficient public service; realizing economics, through exchange of ideas, cooperation and coordination; and promoting and supporting legislation which will benefit the best interest of the people in the towns; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Inc.