Bill Text: NY J00040 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 40 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Ellio LeMaro upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Senior Lifetime Achievement Award by the Capital District Senior Issues Forum

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-15 - ADOPTED [J00040 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00040-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 40

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING  Ellio  LeMaro  upon  the occasion of his
        designation as  recipient  of  the  Senior  Lifetime
        Achievement  Award  by  the  Capital District Senior
        Issues Forum on October 10, 2018

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the  communities  across  New  York
State  are  reflective  of  the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the  community
and its citizenry; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Ellio LeMaro upon the occasion of his designation as  recipient  of  the
Senior  Lifetime Achievement Award by the Capital District Senior Issues
Forum to be celebrated at its 19th Annual  Senior  Lifetime  Achievement
Award  Ceremony  on  Wednesday,  October  10, 2018, at Congregation Beth
Emeth in Albany, New York; and

  WHEREAS, The Capital District Senior Issues  Forum  is  a  voluntary
initiative  among faith communities, organizations and individuals which
provides support for seniors in the capital district  through  education
and dialogue; and

  WHEREAS,  Since  1998, this vital organization has focused on senior
housing issues by bringing  together  caregivers,  faith  organizations,
government  officials,  housing  facilities,  administrators and seniors
themselves; and

  WHEREAS, For the past 19 years, the Capital District  Senior  Issues
Forum  has  honored  hundreds  of senior citizens over the age of 85 for
their lifetime achievements; and

  WHEREAS, Ellio LeMaro is being recognized as an extraordinary senior
for his tireless efforts in making a difference in the lives  of  others
and for giving selflessly in community service; and

  WHEREAS,  Born in Lima, Peru, South America, Ellio LeMaro attended a
Catholic school that was run by the Salesian order; as a child, he loved
to listen to American music; he  taught  himself  English  so  he  could
translate  the  songs  and  lyrics of his idols, Frank Sinatra and Doris
Day; and

  WHEREAS, After earning degrees in  both  mechanical  and  electrical
engineering,  Ellio  LeMaro  went  to  work  for two American companies,
Standard Oil in Talara, Peru and Cerro de Pasco Corporation in La Oroya;
in 1963, the American Embassy in Peru sent him a letter granting him and
his family immigrant status to America; and

  WHEREAS, In July of  1964,  Ellio  LeMaro  and  his  family  proudly
arrived  in  the  United  States;  shortly  thereafter,  he received two
additional engineering degrees in  civil  and  mining  engineering  from

Stanford  University,  and  in  1971, he received his master's degree in
construction management; and

  WHEREAS,  Ellio  LeMaro  was  then  hired  by  Bechtel  Corporation;
throughout his tenure, he worked on  important  projects  all  over  the
world; and

  WHEREAS, A devoted member of his community, Ellio LeMaro volunteered
for  Little  League,  his  church, and Boy scouts when his children were
growing up; in addition, he was an AARP Safety Driving Instructor for 13
years, providing two courses a year in the Troy Senior Center; and

  WHEREAS, A man of many passions, Ellio LeMaro has been involved with
the Writer's Group in the Troy Senior Center  where  he  enjoys  writing
poetry, fiction, and non-fiction; he is also an avid fitness enthusiast,
leading  the popular program "Exercise with Ellio" at the Center for the
last 21 years; he also rode his bike and ran a mile every evening  after
work; and

  WHEREAS, Well-known for his optimism, kindness and work ethic, Ellio
LeMaro  is  an  inspiration to many senior citizens by leading a dynamic
healthy lifestyle and sharing with others his success stories; he is  an
involved,  caring  person,  who  is  always  willing  and able to lend a
helping hand, a listening ear and a kind word; and

  WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his  wife,  and  their  three
sons,  Erles, Arel and Ivan, all of whom have shown him love and support
and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 Ellio LeMaro upon the occasion of his designation as recipient  of
the  Senior  Lifetime  Achievement  Award by the Capital District Senior
Issues Forum on October 10, 2018; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Ellio LeMaro.