Honor Tom Krueger Award

Senate Resolution No. 2164 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Tom Krueger upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Employee of Distinction Award by LeadingAge New York WHEREAS, Individuals and organizations devoted to improving the quality of life for others, enabling them to build lives of dignity and self-worth are deserving of the highest praise and recognition; and WHEREAS, From time to time, society calls upon these individuals and organizations to be recognized for the significance of their contributions and efforts to assist others in developing the skills necessary to be successful, productive citizens; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Tom Krueger upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Employee of Distinction Award by LeadingAge New York, to be celebrated on Tuesday,

July 30, 2019, at Avila Retirement Community, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1961, LeadingAge New York, formerly the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging, is the only statewide organization representing the entire continuum of not-for-profit, mission-driven and public senior living and services, including nursing homes, home care agencies, senior housing, retirement communities, assisted living, adult care facilities, adult day health care and managed long term care; and WHEREAS, LeadingAge New York's nearly 500 not-for-profit, mission-driven and public provider members serve an estimated 500,000 New Yorkers of all ages annually; and WHEREAS, A Maintenance-HVAC Technician at Avila Retirement Community for the past six years, Tom Krueger performs all of his tasks with a smile on his face and a kind demeanor; and WHEREAS, Tom Krueger gives tirelessly of his time and energies to Avila Retirement Community; he is truly a master of his trade and holds himself to the highest of standards; and WHEREAS, As an HVAC specialist, Tom Krueger is always on call, coming in on his days off when necessary; and WHEREAS, Tom Krueger is steadfastly devoted to his family and spends his free time as a volunteer softball coach from little league through high school; he has also helped build homes for those in need through Habitat for Humanity; and WHEREAS, In addition, as a snowmobile enthusiast, Tom Krueger has given of his time to Frontier Sno-Riders; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blending of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as that demonstrated by Tom Krueger over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; 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 Tom Krueger upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Employee of Distinction Award by LeadingAge New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Tom Krueger.