LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John Remillard upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2016 Eugene Bettiol Jr. Distinguished
Citizen Award by the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce

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, John Remillard 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 John Remillard
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2016 Eugene
Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award by the Otsego County Chamber of
Commerce, to be celebrated at its 30th Annual Spring Dinner themed
"Otsego County The Pearl of New York State" on Thursday, March 3, 2016,
at The Hunt Union Ballroom, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, New York; and
WHEREAS, Since 1986, the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce has served
the businesses and communities of Otsego County with programs and
services designed to foster strong economic growth and make the county a
great place to live and work; and
WHEREAS, The Chamber's accomplishments were recognized by The Business
Council of New York State with the designation of 2013 Chamber of the
Year; and
WHEREAS, In 2016, the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce celebrates its
30th business anniversary, which is represented by the symbol of the
pearl; during this milestone year, this worthy institute will showcase
through various events and activities its strength and resilience as an
organization and its confidence as it looks ahead to the future; and
WHEREAS, Well-known as a collaborative, visionary community leader in
the Greater Oneonta area, John Remillard recently retired as president
and CEO of Fox Hospital; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable individual has been described by many as a
leader who successfully led Fox Hospital through a series of transforma-
tions which has ensured the vitality and sustainability of the institu-
tion and hence, the quality of health care for the region; and
WHEREAS, John Remillard 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, John Remillard 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 John Remillard has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when leaders of
such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they
should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great
State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John Remillard upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2016 Eugene Bettiol Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award by the Otsego
County Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Remillard.