Bill Text: NY J03348 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Robert J. Beston upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2020 Third Age Achievement Award for Government by Lifepath

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-12-28 - ADOPTED [J03348 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03348-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3348

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        HONORING Robert J. Beston upon the occasion of his
        designation  as  recipient  of  the  2020  Third Age
        Achievement Award for Government by Lifepath

  WHEREAS, From time to time  this  Legislative  Body  takes  note  of
certain  extraordinary  individuals  it  wishes  to  recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to  honor  Robert  J.
Beston  upon  the  occasion  of his designation as recipient of the 2020
Third Age Achievement  Award  for  Government  by  Lifepath,  which  was
celebrated  at  its 24th Annual Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 25, 2020;
and

  WHEREAS,  Each  year,   this   auspicious   event   recognizes   the
contributions  area  residents  and  professionals  have  made  in their
communities during the Third Age, after turning 60 years-old,  of  their
lives;  Robert J.   Beston is truly deserving of this prestigious award;
and

  WHEREAS, Lifepath  is  dedicated  to  keeping  older  neighbors  and
friends  healthy and safe by providing effective programs and support to
help them stay connected to their communities; and

  WHEREAS, Born and raised in Watervliet,  Robert  J.  Beston  quickly
became  well-known  in  his  community;  he served for 23 years with the
Watervliet Police Department, and simultaneously owned a body shop  that
he operated part-time for almost 18 years; and

  WHEREAS,   He   then,   together  with  his  wife,  Sandra,  managed
Densmore's, a grocery and delicatessen which they ran for many years; it
was during that time Robert developed strong cooking skills which led to
the couple establishing a  catering  service;  in  addition,  he  worked
full-time as a plumber for Siena College; and

  WHEREAS,  Robert  J. Beston's popularity in Watervliet grew over the
years, which led to him being appointed to a vacant seat in  the  Albany
County  Legislature  in 2001, which he has been reelected to ever since;
and

  WHEREAS, Although Robert J. Beston has worn many uniforms throughout
his career, he may be best known for the apron carefully tied around his
waist as he cooks up his "special sauce"; and

  WHEREAS, Robert J. Beston's generosity and culinary skills, as  well
as  his  "special sauce", have brought thousands of people to attend the
many fundraising dinners he has organized  over  the  years  to  benefit
local non-profits; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown  a

long  and  sustained  commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert J. Beston upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2020 Third Age Achievement Award for Government by Lifepath;  and
be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Robert J. Beston.