J 1065: Honoring Parker Scanio upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award at the 7th Annual Lake Placid Community Day celebration on June 1, 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 1065 BY: Senator STEC HONORING Parker Scanio upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award at the 7th Annual Lake Placid Community Day celebration on June 1, 2025 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 organizations and 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 Parker Scanio upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award at the 7th Annual Lake Placid Community Day celebration on Sunday, June 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, Lake Placid Community Day, a joint venture of the Lake Placid/North Elba Community Development Commission and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, is a day that honors those who go above and beyond to enhance the quality of life in the local community for residents and visitors alike; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Parker Scanio has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, The desire to serve came early for Parker Scanio, resulting in him accumulating 421 volunteer hours throughout his middle and high school career, proving his ability to balance school commitments with community service; and WHEREAS, Throughout his years of service to others, Parker Scanio has volunteered for the Ironman, Songs at Mirror Lake, book festivals, movies for the Lions Club, LPCA theater camp, and various church events; and WHEREAS, As a natural leader, Parker Scanio has been entrusted with several leadership positions in organizations he has joined, such as president of the Blue Bomber Weekly News, senior patrol leader of Boy Scouts, treasurer of Drama Club, and assistant director of a middle school play; and WHEREAS, For his senior capstone project, Parker Scanio noticed that after the COVID-19 Pandemic, the local children's theater program had ceased operations; with a desire to fill this void in the community, Parker Scanio successfully directed the elementary school production of Pinocchio, providing kids the opportunity to participate in theater; and WHEREAS, Parker Scanio's school praises him for his willingness to lend a helping hand when needed; his selfless demonstrations at a young age are a testament to his future success and ongoing community involvement; and WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the compassion of individuals such as Parker Scanio who uphold the values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize the best of humanity; 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 Parker Scanio upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award at the 7th Annual Lake Placid Community Day celebration on June 1, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Parker Scanio.