Honor Jesse Schantz Award

Senate Resolution No. 3127 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Jesse Schantz upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Randy Streeter Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Lewis County Office for the Aging WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the senior citizens of the Empire State who, as they reach the fullness of years, continue to be active and vital participants in the life of their community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jesse Schantz upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Randy Streeter Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Lewis County Office for the Aging; and WHEREAS, Jesse Schantz has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and, consequently, has been selected for this most prestigious honor; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Jesse Schantz has given tirelessly of his time and energies to countless organizations including the Castorland Baptist Church and the Copenhagen Senior Club; he was a member of the Denmark Town Board and served as Councilman and Justice of the Peace from January 1, 1970 to July 10, 1978, and Lewis County Clerk from 1979 to 1993; and WHEREAS, For much of his life, Jesse Schantz has been a vital part of the Lewis County agricultural community; for many years he has been a member of the County Agricultural Society and was the secretary of the Lewis County Fair Board from 1972-1996; the following year, he became an emirates board member; and WHEREAS, In addition, Jesse Schantz has been actively involved with the State National Grange, Lewis County Pomona Grange, State National Grange, Lewis County 4-H, Lewis County Maple Producers Association, Northern NY Maple Producers Co-op, Lewis County Holstein Club, and the Lewis County Farm Bureau; and WHEREAS, Jesse Schantz has been a member of the New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and held the title of President of Fair Managers; today, he can often be found at the Lewis County Fair tending to its famous flower gardens and helping with the entries which showcase multiple different local talent such as quilts, cookies, paintings, and photography; and WHEREAS, In 1993, the Lewis County Fair Premium Book named Jesse Schantz "The Heart of the Fair" for his many great works and contributions to the agriculture community; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Jesse Schantz has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, Jesse Schantz has enriched the lives of his family, friends and colleagues through his love and respect for others, and through the wisdom which comes from many years of living life to the fullest; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jesse Schantz upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Randy Streeter Senior Citizen of the Year Award by the Lewis County Office for the Aging; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jesse Schantz.