Honor Edward Bartholomew Award

Assembly Resolution No. 291 BY: M. of A. Stec HONORING Edward Bartholomew upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community Spirit Award by St. Mary's-St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School on March 23, 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, Edward Bartholomew 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 Edward Bartholomew upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community Spirit Award by St. Mary's-St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School; this momentous occasion was celebrated at its Annual Gala on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the Queensbury Hotel, Glens Falls, New York; and WHEREAS, After graduating from Glens Falls High School, Edward Bartholomew received his Bachelor of Science degree from Union College and his law degree from Albany Law School; his practice focused on municipal, school, planning, zoning and real estate matters; and WHEREAS, Edward Bartholomew began his long and distinguished career in public service as Special Counsel for the New York State Senate Majority and Legislative Counsel for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles; from 1978-1985, he held the esteemed position of Mayor of the City of Glens Falls; and WHEREAS, Currently, Edward Bartholomew holds the title of President of EDC Warren County, and serves as the Economic/Community Development Director for the City of Glens Falls; and WHEREAS, Edward Bartholomew 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, Dedicated to the community in which he lives, works and serves, Edward Bartholomew holds leadership roles in many local organizations including the Glens Falls Industrial Development Agency, the Greater Glens Falls Local Development Corporation, and the Adirondack Gateway Council; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Edward Bartholomew 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 Edward Bartholomew has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Edward Bartholomew upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community Spirit Award by St. Mary's-St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School on March 23, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Edward Bartholomew.