Bill Text: NY J01539 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending former Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer for his illustrious service as a dedicated political leader and strong advocate for the people of the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-06-01 - ADOPTED [J01539 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01539-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1539

BY: Senator ORTT

        COMMENDING  former  Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer
        for his illustrious service as a dedicated political
        leader and strong advocate for  the  people  of  the
        State of New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those individuals of distinguished purpose whose lives have been
committed to public service and the pursuit of excellence in the conduct
of the legislative process  in  this  noble  Empire  State;  Michael  H.
Ranzenhofer is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  former  Senator  Michael  H.  Ranzenhofer  for  his illustrious
service as a dedicated political leader  and  strong  advocate  for  the
people of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Prior  to  serving  the  State  of  New  York,  Michael H.
Ranzenhofer served as an Erie County Legislator from 1989 to 2008; and

  WHEREAS, Senator Michael H.  Ranzenhofer  was  elected  in  2008  to
represent  the  Western  New York residents of the 61st Senate District,
where he served with honor and distinction from 2009 until 2020; and

  WHEREAS, In  this  capacity,  Senator  Michael  H.  Ranzenhofer  was
instrumental  in fixing New York's fiscal challenges by cutting spending
and lowering taxes, which created a more favorable business environment,
so the private sector was able to generate more jobs; and

  WHEREAS, As Chairman of the Senate Corporations  Committee,  Senator
Michael H. Ranzenhofer worked with many non-profit organizations and the
New  York  State  Bar  Association  to  pass legislation to overhaul the
State's not-for-profit laws for the first time in over 40 years; and

  WHEREAS, Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer has been  the  recipient  of
numerous  accolades,  including  Legislator of the Year Award by the New
York State Magistrates Association, State Legislator  Recognition  Award
on  behalf  of  the  New  York  State Ophthalmological Society, Business
Advocate of the Year Award by the Amherst Chamber of Commerce,  Guardian
of  Small  Business  by the National Federation of Independent Business,
and was named to the New York Farm Bureau's Circle of Friends; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  Senator  Michael  H.  Ranzenhofer  has  been
recognized  for  his unwavering support of the 2nd Amendment in New York
State by the Genesee County Chapter of S.C.O.P.E.; and

  WHEREAS, Michael H. Ranzenhofer resides in Amherst, New  York,  with
his  wife, Sue, and together they are the proud parents of two children;
and

  WHEREAS,  Every  citizen  in  New  York  State  has  most  certainly
benefited, in one way or another, from the deep dedication, intelligence

and commitment former Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer brought to his work
as a legislator, loyal friend, and trusted advisor; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is the custom of this Legislative Body to reflect upon
those outstanding individuals who have made everlasting contributions on
behalf of their fellow man and have truly left their mark on this  great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize and applaud the many accomplishments of former Senator Michael
H. Ranzenhofer, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be
it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to former New York State Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer.