J 375: Honoring Scott Medole upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce on March 21, 2024

 Senate Resolution No. 375 BY: Senator GALLIVAN HONORING Scott Medole upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce on March 21, 2024 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those distinguished individuals and businesses which contribute substantially to the economic vitality of their communities, thereby enhancing the economic well-being of the entire Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Scott Medole upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its 52nd Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, March 20, 2024; and WHEREAS, Service to community and country is the foundation of our society, and the contributions and efforts of those individuals in service to them are a vital part of, and invaluable asset to, the fabric of our State and Nation; Scott Medole is one such individual; and WHEREAS, Scott Medole has been a citizen of Clarence, New York for nearly 50 years; he graduated from Clarence High School in 1980, and later, SUNY Fredonia in 1984, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration before serving his country in the United States Air Force as an emergency room medic; and WHEREAS, After his honorable discharge in 1989, Scott Medole returned to Clarence and became involved in his family's insurance business, working alongside his parents Norman and Nancy Emerling; and WHEREAS, Chosen for such a prestigious recognition by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce for his unwavering commitment to community service, Scott Medole has been a dedicated member of the Harris Hill Volunteer Fire Company for the past 40 years; he serves in this capacity as a second-generation fireman and is Co-Chaplain of the fire company; and WHEREAS, Further, Scott Medole is an active member of the Clarence Chamber of Commerce, past original member of Eastern Hills Sunrise Rotary Club, supporter of local credit unions North Towns and Niagara's Choice, and is a tireless promotor of community events and businesses; he also gives his time serving as a ride medic for various local bicycle groups in the area; and WHEREAS, Scott Medole contributes much of his passion for giving back to his faith, serving as a hospitality minister at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church; and WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Scott Medole enjoys spending time outdoors; he stays active by biking, playing pickleball, skiing, golfing, fishing, hunting, and hiking the Adirondack High Peaks; he additionally loves playing euchre and spending quality time with his family; 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 Scott Medole upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Scott Medole.