LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tom Marks upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Museum Village, Monroe, New York,
on September 18, 2014

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Tom Marks has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Tom Marks upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition by Museum
Village, Monroe, New York, to be celebrated at its 5th Annual Gala
"Leaves of Change" on Thursday, September 18, 2014, at the West Hills
Country Club, Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Museum Village in Monroe, New York, is a living history muse-
um committed to the exploration, interpretation and preservation of 19th
Century life; through educational programs, hands-on-exhibits and
special events, Museum Village is dedicated to exploring 19th Century
rural life as well as inspiring an appreciation for the evolution of
industry and technology in America; and
WHEREAS, Tom Marks has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Tom Marks has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Tom Marks has displayed throughout
his life; 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 Tom Marks upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by Museum Village, Monroe, New York, on September 18, 2014; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tom Marks, and Museum Village, Monroe, New York.